The short story is still like the novel's wayward younger brother, we know that it's not respectable - but I think that can also add to the glory of it. (Neil Gaiman)

The short story is still like the novel's wayward younger brother, we know that it's not respectable - but I think that can also add to the glory of it.

Neil Gaiman

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