"Most people I know live their lives moving in a constant forward direction, the whole time looking backward."

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Source: Charles Yu (2010). “How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe: A Novel”, p.22, Vintage

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Charles Yu is a celebrated author known for his exploration of identity and culture in works like 'Interior Chinatown', which examines Asian American experiences.

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