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Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is a prolific American author known for his mastery in horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense. His novel "Carrie," published in 1974, marked his breakthrough, quickly establishing him as a formidable writer. more Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is a prolific American author known for his mastery in horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense. His novel "Carrie," published in 1974, marked his breakthrough, quickly establishing him as a formidable writer. King's 1977 novel "The Shining" and the 1986 epic "It" are among his most celebrated works, showcasing his ability to blend psychological depth with supernatural elements. In 2003, he received the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation. King's works often explore themes of childhood trauma, small-town dynamics, and the battle between good and evil, setting him apart in the literary world. less

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"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too"
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"But writing is the act of trawling the shadows to find the heart shaped glare"
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"Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters"
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"Hope is a good thing maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies"
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"Time takes it all whether you want it to or not"
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"The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed"
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"There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst"
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"Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly"
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"Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us get up and go to work"
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"Talent is cheaper than table salt"
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"We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones"
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"You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will"
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"The scariest moment is always just before you start"
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"Books are a uniquely portable magic"
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