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The quote suggests that old-fashioned hobbies can serve as a simple response to modern life. It frames stamp collecting and bridge as ways to push back against the pace and habits of the present. The tone is light, but the point is serious about choosing slower, more traditional activities.
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Originally said in English.
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About Noah Hawley
American screenwriter, television producer, author and singer
Noah Hawley is an American screenwriter, television producer, author and singer. He is best known for creating, writing, and often directing the FX series Fargo, Legion, and Alien: Earth. He also worked on Bones, The Unusuals, and My Generation. His work is chiefly associated with television, where he has built a career as a creator and writer across several series.
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