Understand, I had absolutely no interest in writing; I wanted to be a Writer.
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I always write with music. It takes me a while to figure out the right piece of music for what I'm working on. Once I figure it out, that's the only thing I'll play.Kate DiCamillo
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I'm at the mercy of whatever character comes into my head.
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It distresses me that parents insist that their children read or make them read. The best way for children to treasure reading is to see the adults in their lives reading for their own pleasure.
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