Writing is hard work. Even when you start with the raw ingredients – a mad family, a sense of humour, talent...it's hard work. But you do get to sit around in silk pyjamas all day. (Carole Morin)

Writing is hard work. Even when you start with the raw ingredients – a mad family, a sense of humour, talent...it's hard work. But you do get to sit around in silk pyjamas all day.

Carole Morin

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