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I'm having a hard time,
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you know, trusting somebody to evaluate it.
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Writers are competitive.
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I'm not gonna be competitive with you.
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You're too self-effacing. It's not manly.
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If you're a writer, declare yourself the best writer!
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But you're not, as long as I'm around.
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Unless you want to put the gloves on and settle it?
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No, I don't.
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Hey, I'm not gonna read your novel,
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but I'll tell you what I'll do.
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Yes?