You don't that often see writers being sought out when there are matte…

Salman Rushdie
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You don't that often see writers being sought out when there are matters of great moment to discuss. And I think that's a loss.
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You don't that often see writers being sought out when there are matters of great moment to discuss. And I think that's a loss.

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