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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
Successful
Secret
Lying
Typewriter
Right
Typewriters
Writing
Striking
Keys
Lies

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