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I cannot write as well as some people my talent is in coming up with good stories about lawyers.That is what I am good at.
John Grisham
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John Grisham
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: February 8
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John Ray Grisham
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I was on the verge of tears, so I turned and ran past the trailer and along the field road until I was safely out of their sight. Then I ducked into the cotton and waited for friendly voices. I sat on the hot ground, surrounded by stalks four feet tall, and I cried, something I really hated to do.
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I give off rather mixed messages about the law. On the one hand, I can honestly say I don't miss working in a law office. On the other hand I do enjoy watching the law and while the profession may have its problems, I have sold zillions of books out of magnifying them.
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