I did that for 40 years or more. I never had any writer's block. I got up in the morning, sat down at the typewriter - now, computer - lit up a cigarette.

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In this quote, the speaker highlights their approach to writing for over 40 years. They claim to never have experienced writer's block and describe their routine: starting the day by sitting down at their typewriter (now a computer), and lighting a cigarette. The quote implies that this habit and disciplined commitment to writing consistently allowed the speaker to effortlessly overcome any creative obstacles.

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