Ahmet Zappa Quotes

I've always wanted to have a book published - it was a dream of mine, but the thought of actually writing a book made me feel really sick.

Ahmet Zappa

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• I've always wanted to have a book published - it was a dream of mine, but the thought of actually writing a book made me feel really sick.

  

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  • Writing
  • Book
  • Dream