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When you make a decision to write according to a set schedule and really stick to it, you find yourself writing very fast. At least I do.

Francoise Sagan

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Francoise Sagan
Age: 69 †
Born: 1935
Born: June 21
Died: 2004
Died: September 24
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9th arrondissement
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