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The secret of successful writing lies in striking the right keys on the typewriter.

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
Humorist
Secret
Lying
Right
Typewriter
Writing
Typewriters
Striking
Keys
Lies
Successful

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