John Irving quote: If you're a writer, the problem is that, when you try to call a halt to thinking about your novel-in-progress, ...

If you're a writer, the problem is that, when you try to call a halt to thinking about your novel-in-progress, your imagination still keeps going; you can't shut it off.

~ John Irving ~

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