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Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.
Jessamyn West
Jessamyn West
Born: Jul 18, 1902
Died: Feb 23, 1984

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Savage, Alone, Family, Natural, Writing, Enemies, Society, Complete, Slightly, Solitary, Must, Writer, He, Occupation, Undertaking, Friends, Sustain

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