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Quote by Elmore Leonard

“There's nothing like work to take your mind off your worries.”

Quote by Elmore Leonard

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Elmore Leonard, born on October 11, 1925, was a renowned American novelist. Known for his hard-boiled detective novels and Westerns, his distinctive style and concise writing have won him a dedicated following. more

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