"Death is such a strange thing. One minute you're here and then just gone. You'd think there would be an anteroom, a place where you could be visited before you go."
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Quotes by John Banville
John Banville, born on December 8, 1945, in Wexford, Ireland, is a celebrated novelist and playwright renowned for his richly textured prose and intricate narratives. His literary career, spanning over four decades, has garnered numerous accolades, including the Booker Prize for his novel *The Sea* in 2005. Banville's work often explores themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, reflecting his profound understanding of the human condition. As a voice of contemporary Irish literature, he continues to inspire readers with his eloquent storytelling and philosophical depth.
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"For memory, we use our imagination. We take a few strands of real time and carry them with us, then like an oyster we create a pearl around them."
John Banville"I suppose it's possible that a writer would have feeling for his characters, but I can't see how, because writing is such a meticulous, intricate, technical business. I wish I could say that I love my characters and that frequently they take over the book and run away with the plot and so on. But they don't exist."
John Banville