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Quote by Mona Simpson

“I unplug the phone and close the door and just stick with it. I don't ever go out for lunch and I don't take vacations. I like to be awake when no one else is: either just before dawn in the morning or late, late at night. Silence helps.”

Quote by Mona Simpson

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Mona Simpson is an American author known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. Her works often explore themes of family, identity, and memory, with 'Any Place I Call Home' being one of her most famous novels. more

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