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“Writing and rewriting are the same thing to me. I don't believe what Allen Ginsberg said that "first thought, then - " I just don't believe that.”

Quote by Lynne Tillman

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Lynne Tillman is an American contemporary novelist, born in 1947. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social insights, often focusing on modern urban life and the roles and identities of individuals within society. more

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