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“When you write a novel, you are alone in it. I wrote that book alone, sitting in airports and coffee shops and lying in bed. But when writing, there is always for me a hope that one day I will not be alone—not in this work and not in this world. It is a bit like that old children’s pool game Marco Polo, where one person closes their eyes and swims around the pool trying to tag someone else. “Marco,” the person with eyes closed says, and the other pool-goers have to answer, “Polo.” “Marco, Marco, Marco,” cries one kid, and the others reply: “Polo. Polo. Polo.” Writing is like that for me, like I’m typing “Marco, Marco, Marco” for years, and then finally the work is finished and someone reads it and says, “Polo.”

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John Green

John Green is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes such as adolescence, love, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among young readers. Green's books have won numerous literary awards and have become bestsellers. more

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“بابا می گه انسان مالک زمین خلق شده اما یه چیزی کم داره: یه پیچ گوشتی برای باز کردن افکار اشتباه، یه چکش واسه محکم کردن نیات خوب، یه آچار فرانسه برای سفت کردن عشق تا ابد، یه ارّه واسه بریدن از گذشته. اما این ابزار رو به ما ندادن و بعد از تلو تلو خوردن و تلق و تولوق کردن بلاخره دیر یا زود خراب می شیم.”