Writers are compulsive liars desperately trying to tell themselves the truth.
Words are a means to an end. Those who chase after them inevitably fail to reach that end.
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Words are a means to an end. Those who chase after them inevitably fail to reach that end.
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The muse is fickle; ergo, when she knocks, ANSWER! It may take a while, but trust me, she WILL knock. In the meantime, keep your ear pressed firmly to the door.