I take it for granted that ...

I take it for granted that there\'s a side of me that loves public action, and there\'s another side of me that really wants to be alone and work and write. And I\'ve learned to alternate the two as matters develop.
I take it for granted that there's a side of me that loves public action, and there's another side of me that really wants to be alone and work and write. And I've learned to alternate the two as matters develop.
 Norman Mailer

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