I've always prided myself on my discipline as a writer. I do it like a…

Salman Rushdie
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I've always prided myself on my discipline as a writer. I do it like a job. I get up in the morning and go to my desk. ✨ The Bookers' favourite. Interview with Andrew Anthony, www.theguardian.com. April 5, 2008.
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