276 Quotes by Jim Harrison




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    The trajectory started when I was on the roof of our house looking out at a swamp when I was 19. I had written for several years, starting at about 15, but that day on the roof I took my vows and acknowledged my calling.

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    I see more genuine sociability between the races in Mississippi than I see in Michigan. No question.

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    Writers can write outside their ethnicity or sex depending how open and vulnerable they wish to be.

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    Writing as a woman presents enormous problems but I have attempted it several times and haven't had many complaints.

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    Until the court has determined that they conducted an adequate search for my clients' documents, I think the document destruction should cease.

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