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“A lot of artists don't survive, do they? You work very hard and finally you get what you want and it destroys you.”

Quote by Joyce Johnson

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Joyce Johnson is an American author born on September 27, 1935. Known for her autobiographical novels and literary criticism, her most famous work is 'How to Be a Woman'. Her writing style is deeply influenced by French existentialism and feminist thought. more

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