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You Can't Tell People How To Feel When They Read Your Work. You Can Only Hope To Connect.
-Dan Chaon
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You Can't Tell People How To Feel
Dan Chaon
You Can't Tell People How To Feel When They Read Your Work. You Can Only Hope To Connect.
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