My biggest superhero of writing is Jorge Luis Borges, the Argentine fabulist. He's an amazingly perceptive writer, but … - John Hodgman

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The ones that were relevant while I wrote my book were books like "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, which is based on a historical fact, "Ragtime" by E. L. Doctorow, and "True History of the Kelly Gang" by Peter Carey.

John Hodgman

My biggest superhero of writing is Jorge Luis Borges, the Argentine fabulist. He's an amazingly perceptive writer, but also willing to make a joke.

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Generally speaking, I think it is fair to say that I am a friend to the creatures of the Earth when I am not busy eating them or wearing them.

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There is no ritual that enhances creativity other than just starting.

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All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.

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I don't know if you've ever been shoved into the bow of a nutshell pram, a boat that is very easily almost liftable with one hand, and quite tippy, and is being piloted by a 12-year-old, but it is the true feeling of having your life in someone else's hands, and it's very precarious.

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I actually own a copy of my own book; that's how dedicated I am as an author.

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my credo is very short. Its first article is art - and its second is art - and its third is art!

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There is no greater bliss than dancing and performing.

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