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We hated pretentiousness it was a form of self-hatred.

Aleksandar Hemon

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Aleksandar Hemon
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: September 9
Journalist
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
City of Sarajevo
Hatred
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Self
Pretentiousness
Hated

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I don't believe in inspiration. I write when I can't avoid writing anymore.
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We dreamt of light, but hoped for darkness.
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