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It is indeed difficult to make a living as a writer, and my advice to anyone contemplating a literary career is to have some other trade.
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Born: Feb 5, 1914
Died: Aug 2, 1997

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Advice, Living, Difficult, Other, Indeed, Some, Writer, Contemplating, Make, Trade, Anyone, Literary, Career

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