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You can't possibly judge your ability to control something until you've experienced the extremes of its capabilities. Do you understand?

Richard Russo

You can't possibly judge your ability to control something until you've experienced the extremes of its capabilities. Do you understand?

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About Richard Russo

Richard Russo (born July 15, 1949) is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher. In 2002, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel Empire Falls. Several of his works have been adapted into television series and movies.