In general, writers shouldn't be killed for what they write, though I can think of exceptions.
Salman RushdieIdiosyncrasy and vicissitude had combined to stamp Sergeant Troy as an exceptional being.
Thomas HardyI was born in Paris, and I haven't moved, except until now - I live in the suburbs and I hate it.
Luc FerrariI don't decide to represent anything except myself. But that self is full of collective memory.
Mahmoud DarwishThe scientist rigorously defends his right to be ignorant of almost everything except his specialty.
Marshall McLuhanSaying that someone is full of themselves is silly. Who else can one be full of … except self?
Mokokoma MokhonoanaGirls who read understand that people, like characters, develop. Except in the Twilight series
Rosemarie UrquicoHaving an eye for beauty isn't the same thing as a weakness...except possibly when it comes to you.
Suzanne Collins