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Writing a book is incredibly pleasurable, but very solitary. You have total control, but sometimes that can drive you insane.

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Justin Halpern
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: September 3
Author
Blogger
Screenwriter
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San Diego
California
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Pleasurable
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Solitary
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