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Quote by Patricia Hampl

“Writing is so hard. And then, sometimes, it is so bewilderingly easy.”

Quote by Patricia Hampl

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Patricia Hampl is a renowned American memoirist, born on March 12, 1946. Her works are known for their profound personal perspective and exploration of memory, which have won her a wide readership. more

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