"A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom."
-Roald Dahl
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"When I walked to school in the mornings I would start out alone but would pick up four other boys along the way. We would set out together after school across the village green.“
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"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
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"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
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