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“The truth is you don't like the theater except the times when you're in a room by yourself putting the play on paper.”

Quote by Dashiell Hammett

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Dashiell Hammett

Dashiell Hammett was an American author renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by complex plots and deep psychological descriptions, profoundly influencing the genre of detective fiction. more

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