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“Writers are too neurotic to ever be happy.”

Quote by Connie Willis

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Connie Willis is a renowned science fiction writer known for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound thematic exploration. Her works cover a range of topics including time travel, history, and human nature, with novels like 'The Time Machine' and 'Black Swan' particularly beloved by readers. more

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“To do something for someone or something you loved-England or Shakespeare or a dog or the Hodbins or history-wasn't a sacrifice at all. Even if it cost you your freedom, your life, your youth.”

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Book:Choke: A Novel

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