A fortunate author can write maybe twelve novels in his lifetime. ✨ &#…

Haruki Murakami
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A fortunate author can write maybe twelve novels in his lifetime. ✨ 'When I Run I Am in a Peaceful Place'. Interview with Maik Grossekathöfer, www.spiegel.de. February 20, 2008.
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A fortunate author can write maybe twelve novels in his lifetime. ✨ 'When I Run I Am in a Peaceful Place'. Interview with Maik Grossekathöfer, www.spiegel.de. February 20, 2008.

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