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The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can't help it.
Leo Rosten
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About Leo Rosten

Leo Rosten was a Novelist from United States (1908–1997).

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Who said "The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can't help it."?
This quote is attributed to Leo Rosten, a Novelist from United States.
When did Leo Rosten live?
Leo Rosten lived from 1908 – 1997.