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If you enjoy math and you write novels, it's very rare that you'll get a chance to put your math into a novel. i leapt at the chance.
-Mark Haddon
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If You Enjoy Math And You Write

Mark Haddon
If you enjoy math and you write novels, it's very rare that you'll get a chance to put your math into a novel. i leapt at the chance.
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