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Victor Hugo was determined to finish writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame within the tight deadline of 6 months, so he put his clothes away to prevent himself from going outside and procrastinating, leaving him with no choice but to focus on completing his book.

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Victor Hugo was determined to finish writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame within the tight deadline of 6 months, so he put his clothes away to prevent himself from going outside and procrastinating, leaving him with no choice but to focus on completing his book.

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