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Martin Amis. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Observer [London] (30 August 1987)

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“Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal.”
— Martin Amis
VerifiedThe Observer [London] (30 August 1987) · evidenceWriters and Writing
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Amis, M. (n.d.). Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42776-every-writer-hopes-or-boldly-assumes-that-his/

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Amis, Martin. “Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42776-every-writer-hopes-or-boldly-assumes-that-his/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Amis, Martin. “Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42776-every-writer-hopes-or-boldly-assumes-that-his/.

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