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Contemplation and writing demand solitude, which leads to a sorry feeling of isolation and detachment. Writers try to call their loneliness genius, and the world believes them most of the time.

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Contemplation and writing demand solitude, which leads to a sorry feeling of isolation and detachment. Writers try to call their loneliness genius, and the world believes them most of the time.

Tags: genius, loneliness, writing life

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About Anthony Marais

Anthony Marais (born 1966, Hollywood, California) is an American writer, musician, and academic. His writing focuses on culture, alchemy and the tendency of people to follow delusions.