A writer needs four things to achieve greatness, Pasquale: desire, disappointment, and the sea.” "That's only three.” Alvis finished his wine. "You have to do disappointment twice. (Jess Walter)

A writer needs four things to achieve greatness, Pasquale: desire, disappointment, and the sea.” "That's only three.” Alvis finished his wine. "You have to do disappointment twice.

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