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A writer's job is to destroy and then to build the thing back up again by a chosen means.
Barry Hannah
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"A writer's job is to destroy and then to build the thing back up again by a chosen means."
— Barry Hannah

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About Barry Hannah

Barry Hannah was a Novelist from United States (1942–2010).

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Who said "A writer's job is to destroy and then to build the thing back up again by a cho…"?
This quote is attributed to Barry Hannah, a Novelist from United States.
When did Barry Hannah live?
Barry Hannah lived from 1942 – 2010.