"After Proust, there are certain things that simply cannot be done again. He marks off for you the boundaries of your talent."

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Source: Catch Me if You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake. Book by Frank W. Abagnale, 1989.

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Francoise Sagan

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Francoise Sagan was a French novelist and playwright known for her exploration of love and existential themes, particularly in her acclaimed work 'Bonjour Tristesse.'

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