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“I think I was very often bored as a child, but boredom is not what I knew it as—what I knew was that I worried a lot”

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David Foster Wallace
David Foster Wallace

American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more

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