Quote by: Paul Auster

But that's not what you said when she walked into the room," said Simon quietly. "You said, 'Why didn't you ever tell me I had a brother?'" "I know." Clary yanked a blade of grass out of the dirt, worrying it between her fingers. "I guess I can't help thinking that if I'd known the truth, I wouldn't have met Jace the way I did. I wouldn't have fallen in love with him." Simon was silent for a moment. "I don't think I've ever heard you say that before." "That I love him?" She laughed, but it sounded dreary even to her ears. "Seems useless to pretend like I don't, at this point. Maybe it doesn't matter. I probably won't ever see him again, anyway." "He'll come back." "Maybe." "He'll come back," Simon said again. "For you.


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Author Bio


  • NamePaul Auster
  • Descriptionnovelist, poet, essayist, screenwriter
  • BornFebruary 3, 1947
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionScreenwriter; Film Director; Linguist; Translator; Novelist; Poet; Essayist; Writer
  • AwardsCommandeur Des Arts Et Des Lettres?; Prince Of Asturia Literary Prize