Charles D'Ambrosio (Charles Anthony D'Ambrosio, Jr) Quotes

Really, I think among the many mistakes I've made over my life, one of them was caring so much about the short story.

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• Really, I think among the many mistakes I've made over my life, one of them was caring so much about the short story.

  

  Charles D'Ambrosio
  • Mistake
  • Stories
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