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To quote Oscar Wilde: Improve your own writing by reading the work of people you admire.

Oscar Wilde was a so-called 'Wit', someone invited to enliven parties. His conversation was pure entertainment, and his wit carried over in his writing. Highly recommended. His biography reads like a tragedy, sadly.

References: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde blog.hubspot.com/marketing/oscar-wilde-writing-quotes-slideshare#sm.00001f3o3mtua6ergtboe2twihep9

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