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Michael Lewis fondly recalls Lawrence’s insightful comments, often urging revision with a simple "Must we," a phrase that has become synonymous with ensuring clarity, integrity, and honesty in writing. This merciless yet constructive feedback distinguished Lawrence as a true craftsman dedicated to truth and storytelling excellence.
The Philosophy Behind His Craft
Despite his success, Lawrence was driven by a fundamental purpose: understanding and clarifying human relationships and truths through writing. When asked why he wrote, Lawrence once reflected that writing was a way to understand what he thought about things and how people relate — an essential process that he believed could only be truly achieved through the act of writing itself.