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“All writers learn this, in time: don't show your work to other people until it's safely finished. Even discussing your unborn book in quite general terms can be such an undermining experience that, afterwards, you give it up and go to live in Guatemala.”

Quote by Lynne Truss

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Lynne Truss is a British writer renowned for her contributions to language and humor. Born in 1955, she has penned several books, most notably the grammar guide 'Eats, Shoots & Leaves'. more

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