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I think young writers should get other degrees first, social sciences, arts degrees or even business degrees. What you learn is research skills, a necessity because a lot of writing is about trying to find information.
Irvine Welsh
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Irvine Welsh
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: September 27
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