I was influenced by surrealist poetry and painting as were thousands of other people, and it seems to me to have become a part of the way I write, but it's not.

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The quote suggests that despite being influenced by surrealist poetry and painting, the speaker does not believe that surrealism has directly influenced their writing style. While acknowledging the widespread impact of surrealism on many individuals, the speaker feels that although it may have seeped into their writing subconsciously, it does not constitute a deliberate or intentional part of their creative process.

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