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The most common human act that writing a novel resembles is lying. the working novelist lies daily, very complexly, and at great length.
-William Gibson
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The Most Common Human Act That Writing

William Gibson
The most common human act that writing a novel resembles is lying. the working novelist lies daily, very complexly, and at great length.
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