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After all, most writing is done away from the typewriter, away from the desk. I'd say it occurs in the quiet, silent moments, while you're walking or shaving or playing a game, or whatever, or even talking to someone you're not vitally interested in.

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Henry Miller
Age: 88 †
Born: 1891
Born: December 26
Died: 1980
Died: June 7
Essayist
Novelist
Painter
Writer
New York City
New York
Genri Miller
Henri Miller
Phineas Flapdoodle
Done
Playing
Typewriters
Writing
Game
Desk
Even
Games
Desks
Talking
Occurs
Whatever
Silent
Away
Quiet
Vitally
Moments
Interested
Shaving
Someone
Walking
Typewriter

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