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“I tell my students, if you're interested in marine biology or llama farming, follow that string. Yes, it will probably take you a longer time to write that book, but it's not a race. That's another great thing about being a writer: you don't age out.”

Quote by Debra Dean

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Debra Dean is a renowned author known for her unique writing style and deeply engaging themes. more

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