John Irving

Titles are important; I have them before I have books that belong to them. I have last chapters in my mind before I see first chapters, too. I usually begin with endings, with a sense of aftermath, of dust settling, of epilogue.

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These are some quotes by American author John Irving Novelist, who was born on March 2, 1942.

Quotes by John Irving

If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.

John Irving

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Good habits are worth being fanatical about.

John Irving

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I do know where I'm going and it's just a matter of finding the language to get there.

John Irving

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