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“I like to pretend I'm a prisoner kept in a dark, dank cell who's only allowed fifteen minutes a day in the yard, so that I can remember to really enjoy looking up.”

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Matthew Quick
Matthew Quick

Matthew Quick is an American writer born in 1973. His works are known for their deep psychological portrayals and insights into the lives of teenagers. more

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