My characters never die screaming in rage. They attempt to pull themselves back together and go on. And that's basically a conservative view of life. (Jane Smiley)

My characters never die screaming in rage. They attempt to pull themselves back together and go on. And that's basically a conservative view of life.

Jane Smiley

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