I don’t think meaning exists without form, and certainly fo… - Percival Everett

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I don’t think meaning exists without form, and certainly form does not exist without meaning. Meaning and story come first. Story is the most important part of fiction. Without it, what’s the point? If all you care about is form, become a critic.

Percival Everett

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Percival Everett (born 1956) is an American writer and professor.

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