I always wanted to be a writer! But I wanted to do other things, too - be a psychologist, a librarian, et cetera. Now I've decided that reading fiction that features characters who are in those professions will do.
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"I always wanted to be a writer! But I wanted to do other things, too - be a psychologist, a librarian, et cetera. Now I've decided that reading fiction that features characters who are in those professions will do." — Helen Oyeyemi
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I always wanted to be a writer! But I wanted to do other things, too - be a psychologist, a librarian, et cetera. Now I've decided that reading fiction that features characters who are in those professions will do. — Helen Oyeyemi
About Helen Oyeyemi
Helen Oyeyemi was a Novelist from United Kingdom (1984–present).
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Who said "I always wanted to be a writer! But I wanted to do other things, too - be a psy…"?
This quote is attributed to Helen Oyeyemi, a Novelist from United Kingdom.
When did Helen Oyeyemi live?
Helen Oyeyemi lived from 1984 – present.