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I just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound.

Terry McMillan

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Terry McMillan
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: October 18
Author
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Port Huron
Michigan
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don't sabotage your own greatness by succumbing to failure!
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I don't let negative criticism, for the most part, bother me.
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I let my characters do the talking, simple as that.
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