"I wanted to be a veterinarian, but slipped up when I hit organic chemistry." ― Amy Hempel Veterinarian From Amy Hempel Writer Added on 1/23/2025 About Amy Hempel Amy Hempel is an American writer known for short fiction and creative writing instruction. She is associated with minimalist contemporary American short stories and collections such as Reasons to Live. Born: 1951-12-14 View all quotes from Amy Hempel
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