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“As I wrote more I became more critical of myself and I think that you have to be your harshest judge. I don't ever believe that what I write is my best work. I always think that I can hone it. I can always think that I can make it a little bit better.”

Quote by Homer Hickam

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Homer Hickam is an American author best known for his memoir 'October Sky,' which tells the story of his own life experiences. The book, based on his childhood in a small Kentucky village, recounts his passion for rocketry and his eventual journey to becoming an engineer at NASA. The work has inspired many young people to pursue their dreams and has contributed to the popularization of rocket science knowledge among the public. more

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