Famous quote by Kate O'Brien

Everywhere I go Im asked if I think the university stifles writers. My opinion is that they dont stifle enough of them -

"Everywhere I go I'm asked if I think the university stifles writers. My opinion is that they don't stifle enough of them"

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Kate O'Brien between December 3, 1897 and August 13, 1974. He/she was a famous Novelist from Ireland. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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