As a child, I wanted only two things - to be left alone to read my library books, and to get away from my provincial hometown and go to London to be a writer. And I always knew that when I got there, I wanted to make loads of money.

Summary

This quote reflects the aspirations and desires of the speaker as a child. They express a strong inclination towards solitude and a love for reading, wanting to be left alone with their books. Moreover, they yearn to escape their provincial hometown and move to London to pursue their dream of becoming a writer. Additionally, the speaker acknowledges their desire for financial success, stating that they always knew they wanted to "make loads of money" once they achieved their goal of moving to London.

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