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" I'm such an antsy type of person. I can't write in a room without other people around. I write in coffee shops. "

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" For me, the most interesting people are ones who often work against their best interests. Bad choices. They go in directions where you go, 'No no no nooo!' You push away someone who is trying to love you, you hurt someone who's trying to get your trust, or you love someone you shouldn't. "

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