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Quote by Jim Harrison

“I thought, frankly, that it would be more pleasant to write a memoir than it was.”

Quote by Jim Harrison

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Jim Harrison was an American author born on December 11, 1937, and passed away on March 26, 2016. Known for his poetry, novels, and essays, his works have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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