being a successful writer is a good life
11th July 2016 | for Creatives | the successful artist, writing, Ian Fleming, the creative life |
"Above all, being a successful writer is a good life. You don't have to work at it all the time and you carry your office around in your head. And you are far more aware of the world around you."
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