Quote by John Irving

I suppose I'm proudest of my novels for what's imagined in them. I think the world of my imagination is a richer and more interesting place than my personal biography.

I suppose I'm proudest of my novels for what's imagined in t

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This quote reflects the author's pride in their imaginative creations found in their novels. They express that the world they have constructed within their mind's eye is more captivating and intellectually stimulating than the events and details of their own personal life. It conveys the notion that the power of imagination and the ability to create other worlds and stories can be more fulfilling and significant than one's own lived experiences.

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