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“The good days are when you perform; the slow days are when you learn to perform better. The only bad days as a writer are the ones when you are too cowardly or too lazy to sit down at the keyboard and give it everything you have.”

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Chris Cleave
Chris Cleave

Chris Cleave is a British author known for his engaging narrative style and profound insights into contemporary social issues. His works often focus on sports, family, and human emotions, which have won him a wide readership. more

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