For some of us, good books and beautiful writing are our ultimate sola…

Anne Lamott
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For some of us, good books and beautiful writing are our ultimate solace, even more comforting than exquisite food. ✨ Anne Lamott (2007). Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, p.108, Anchor
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