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“I write mostly in my office in the shed outside at home, but it can get very cold. I write best on the train, among people. As a writer you spend so much time away from people.”

Quote by Dermot Healy

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Dermot Healy was an Irish novelist known for his profound portrayal of rural Irish life. His works often explore social injustice, personal struggle, and the complexity of human emotions, offering a rich and diverse insight into the life of Irish countryside. more

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