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That's the advantage of insomnia. People who go to be early always complain that the night is too short, but for those of us who stay up all night, it can feel as long as a lifetime. You get a lot done
Banana Yoshimoto
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Banana Yoshimoto
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: July 24
Essayist
Novelist
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Bunkyo
Yoshimoto Banana
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