![I'm drawn to very large texts that are mammothly popular in different parts of the world but are almost unknown here [the USA]. They're safe bets; if they've been around for 2,000 years, there's a reason. It's often a title or just a phrase within the text that will compel me to adapt it.](/assets/img/quote-photos/im-drawn-to-very-large-texts-that-are-mammothly-popular-in-different-parts-of-th.jpg)
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