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The whole purpose of writing a book is to be understood - if other people write about you, they try to guess why you did things, or they hear things from other people.
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"The whole purpose of writing a book is to be understood - if other people write about you, they try to guess why you did things, or they hear things from other people."
— Berry Gordy

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The whole purpose of writing a book is to be understood - if other people write about you, they try to guess why you did things, or they hear things from other people. — Berry Gordy

About Berry Gordy

Berry Gordy was a Producer from United States (1929–present).

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Who said "The whole purpose of writing a book is to be understood - if other people write…"?
This quote is attributed to Berry Gordy, a Producer from United States.
When did Berry Gordy live?
Berry Gordy lived from 1929 – present.