I had to wait for a long time before I could support myself with writing. However, being a writer is what I have most wanted to be, from the time I was a child. (Margaret Mahy)

I had to wait for a long time before I could support myself with writing. However, being a writer is what I have most wanted to be, from the time I was a child.

Margaret Mahy

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