Why do people always expect authors to answer questions? I am an author because I want to ask questions. If I had answers, I'd be a politician. (Eugène Ionesco)

Why do people always expect authors to answer questions? I am an author because I want to ask questions. If I had answers, I'd be a politician.

Eugène Ionesco

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