"I was not encouraged to follow the career of a writer because my parents thought that I was going to starve to death. They thought nobody can make a living from being a writer in Brazil. They were not wrong."

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About Paulo Coelho

Brazilian novelist known for spiritually themed fiction, especially The Alchemist. His books have been translated into many languages and have sold widely worldwide. He has also written memoir and reflective prose works.

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