Quote by Harlan Coben
I always say three things make a writer: inspiration, obviously pe

I always say three things make a writer: inspiration, obviously perspiration, doing the work. But the third is desperation. Im not really fit for anything else, or to have a real job. That fear drives me. The pressure has always been self inflicted. – Harlan Coben

Other quotes by Harlan Coben

You cant have an up without a down, a right without a left, a back without a front – or a happy without a sad. – Harlan Coben

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sad
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No characters in Stay Close, including the leads, are black and white. I want them to be grey. I think that makes for a much more interesting reading experience, something that will stay with you a little bit longer. – Harlan Coben

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Experience
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Hope can be the most wonderful thing in the world or it can crush your heart like an eggshell. – Harlan Coben

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Hope
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Other Quotes from
Fear
category

The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free. – Oprah Winfrey

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Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. – Patrick J. Kennedy

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Fear

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. Its very exciting to test yourself. – Francesca Annis

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Fear

But I love being scared. I think youre brave only when you do things that scare you. Ive always used fear as a motivator. Im not sure why. – Ginnifer Goodwin

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Fear

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We must ensure that every worker has healthcare and is able to save for their retirement. We must ensure that our workers have safe and health working conditions. – Leonard Boswell

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Men become accustomed to poison by degrees. – Victor Hugo

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It feels great to win and I cant be more thankful to the Lord for walking me through every step. God was and is so faithful every time. – Webb Simpson

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thankful

God offers to every mind its choice between truth and repose. Take which you please – you can never have both. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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