“There are very few professions in which people just sit down and think hard for five or six hours a day all by themselves. Of course it's why you want to become a writer — because you have the liberty to do that, but once you have the liberty you also have the obligation to do it.”
Quote by Tobias Wolff
Author
Tobias Wolff
Tobias Wolff is an American author known for his short stories and memoirs. His works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. Born in June 1945, Wolff began his writing career in the 1970s. more
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