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My books are inert as cordwood till a reader's imagination ignites one and an old flame jumps to life.
David James Duncan
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"My books are inert as cordwood till a reader's imagination ignites one and an old flame jumps to life."
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My books are inert as cordwood till a reader's imagination ignites one and an old flame jumps to life. — David James Duncan

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David James Duncan was a Novelist from United States (1952–present).

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This quote is attributed to David James Duncan, a Novelist from United States.
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David James Duncan lived from 1952 – present.
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