Linda NelsonWriters are like supreme beings. We can create worlds in a matter of days and we can destroy them just as fast.
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Writers are like supreme beings. We can create worlds in a matter of days and we can destroy them just as fast. This quote by the famous writer William Faulkner sums up his life in a nutshell. As he himself said, “I am a creator, not a compulsive recorder of experience.” He was also the author of the book "Light in August," which is my favorite book ever.
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