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Quote by Yann Martel

“If you write genre fiction, you follow the rules, and you have to follow them because readers expect that.”

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Yann Martel is a Canadian author known for his unique literary style and profound themes. His novel 'Life of Pi' won the Booker Prize in 2002 and became an international bestseller, propelling him to global recognition. Martel's works often explore deep questions of humanity and existence. more

“Music moves me - duh - and that is like having a window opening on a heightened reality, but the effect is fleeting: When the music ends, the magic, the uplifting, vanishes and the window slams shut. Words, on the other hand, by the nature of how they work, emotions evoked by dint of carefully laid out thoughts, have a more lingering effect.”

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Author:Yann Martel

“This middle age thing is a little weird. Some friends and mentors are gone, and there's a very forward-looking new generation coming up behind me. So it's very much finding my own place.”

Littles Age My Own Behinds Gone Generations Middle Findings Mentor Middle Ages New Generation

Author:Yo-Yo Ma

“I want to investigate different cultures, to see how their identities and values affect their music. It's one way I can get to know our world, at least to a certain depth.”

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Author:Yo-Yo Ma

“I don't always have a five-year plan. One thing you must do in life is keep your learning curve as high as possible.”

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Author:Yo-Yo Ma