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"Thirteen years I took on this last book"

- Gay Talese

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This quote is from Gay Talese's book, "The Kingdom and the Power," which is a non-fiction account of the inner operations of The New York Times. In the quote, Talese is describing the amount of time he invested looking into and writing the book. He is revealing his devotion to the job, and the quantity of effort he took into it. He is likewise conveying the importance of the book to him, and the quantity of time and energy he was willing to invest in it. The quote is a testament to Talese's commitment to his craft and his passion for writing. It likewise functions as a suggestion of the importance of taking the time to research and compose a book, and the commitment it requires to finish such a task.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gay Talese somewhere between February 7, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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