"To be a writer is to sit down at one's desk in the chill portion of every day, and to write; not waiting for the little jet of the blue flame of genius to start from the breastbone."
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About Brian Moore
Brian Moore (1921-1999) was a renowned Northern Irish-Canadian novelist and screenwriter. Born in Belfast, Moore served in the British Ministry of War Transport during World War II before moving to Canada in 1948. His diverse literary works often explored themes of identity, religion, and moral dilemmas. Moore's career spanned several decades and his compelling storytelling earned him critical acclaim as well as prestigious awards, including the Governor General's Award and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
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