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Jack Vance

I do read books. I suppose it's more or less the same thing, but at least I'm alone and I'm an individual. I can stop anytime I want, which I frequently do.

Jack Vance

Alone

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The author values reading because it allows him to be by himself and maintain his sense of individuality. He also appreciates that he has control over when to pause or stop reading, which he often exercises.

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