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Raymond Chandler Quotes

Everything a writer learns about the art or craft of fiction takes just a little away from his need or desire to write at all. In the end he knows all the tricks and has nothing to say.
Raymond Chandler

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Date of Birth:
July 23, 1888
Date of Death:
March 26, 1959
Nationality:
American
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