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Haruki Murakami

Mere humans who root through their refrigerators at three o'clock in the morning can only produce writing that matches what they do. And that includes me.

Haruki Murakami

Morning

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Haruki Murakami is saying that the quality of writing reflects the writer’s own habits and behaviors, even if those are imperfect or mundane, like searching the fridge late at night. He admits that his own writing is influenced by his human flaws and routines, showing that creativity is tied to everyday life.

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