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The World Could Bring You Poison In A Jewelled Cup, Or Surprising Gifts. Sometimes You Didn't Know Which Of Them It Was.

I Have Always Argued, In A Good Novel, Interesting Things Happen To Interesting People.

We Are All Shaped By Where We Grow Up, Though That Shaping Takes Different Forms. I Dont Think Theres Any Doubt That Coming Of Age In Winnipeg Both Opened My Eyes And Made Me Hungry - If I Can Subvert All Claims To Be A Real Writer By Mixing Metaphors Like That.

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Men Made Wagers With Their Judgment, Their Allegiances, Their Resources.