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“Half the people I know want to be writers. Why do you say want? If you’re already doing it, then it’s not about the future. It already exists in the present.”

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Paul Auster
Paul Auster

Paul Auster is an American author known for his unique narrative style and philosophical reflections. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and reality, and have won him a wide audience. more

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