Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between "being a writer” and writing. (Alex Haley)

Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between "being a writer” and writing.

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