There's a random element to life, which I think is important to preserve. Browsing through books is not a rational activity; it's all about serendipity.
I found it fascinating, he says. It started my career and I've been working in science ever since. Libraries provide the kind of chance encounters that can't be found in bookshops.
You speak to any writer and they'll tell you the same thing: those early years of reading, reading for decades that's what turns you into a writer.
For me, the library was a haven. I used to read instead of playing games. It opened a world for me, especially as I struggled at school.
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