Steal old stuff.

Austin Kleon

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Borrowing and creativity Creativity Inspiration

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Austin Kleon

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Advice

Language

English

Time

2017 2010s 21st century

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Writer

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United States

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Kleon, Austin. "More Advice for the Recent Graduate." 25 May 2017, austinkleon.com/2017/05/25/more-advice-for-the-recent-graduate/.

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