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Even the people who have had success and made money writing these

Even the people who have had success and made money writing these books of fiction seem to feel the need to pretend its no big deal, or part of a natural progression from poetry to fiction, but often its really just about the money, the perceived prestige. – George Murray

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Humour is a fine line to walk in poetry, as in fiction. I just think its harder to write. Its harder to keep the respect of the reader too. – George Murray

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