A Quote by William Faulkner

The reason I don't like interviews is that I seem to react violently to personal questions. If the questions are about the work, I try to answer them. When they are about me, I may answer or I may not, but even if I do, if the same question is asked tomorrow, the answer may be different.

William Faulkner

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William Faulkner
American - Writer
September 25, 1897 - July 6, 1962

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