6 Quotes & Sayings By Emily Murdoch

Emily Murdoch was born in Melbourne, Australia. She has a BA in English from the University of Melbourne, an MA in Writing from Monash University, and a PhD from the University of Queensland. She is the author of seven books, including The Art of Dramatic Writing for Screen and Stage, available from Da Capo Press.

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I take my hand back, like a leaf letting go. It hurts too much to hang on. So why does it hurt so much to let go? Emily Murdoch
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I know so many words. It's perplexing to come across so many I don't. Emily Murdoch
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My life's a tangle of past and present, like two separate puzzles with their pieces tumbled together. Nothing fits. Emily Murdoch
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My emotions swirl like leaves caught in the breath of a dust devil, and the only thing I can seem to hold onto is the anger. Emily Murdoch
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My sister don't talk much. When she does, it's only to me, in moth-winged whispers, and only when we're alone. Emily Murdoch