Frankly, I have always dreaded writing - there always seemed to be pain involved, unpleasant self-examination and a lot of fear. (Trent Reznor)

Frankly, I have always dreaded writing - there always seemed to be pain involved, unpleasant self-examination and a lot of fear.

Trent Reznor

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