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Jess Walter is an American author born on July 20, 1965. His works include novels, short story collections, and essays, known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues.

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“His life was two lives now: the life he would have and the life he would forever wonder about.”

Life Two Wonder Forever Two Lives

Author:Jess Walter

“I think so, too. I know I felt that way. For years. It was as if I was a character in a movie and the real action was about to start at any minute. But I think some people wait forever, and only at the end of their lives do they realize that their life has happened while they were waiting for it to start.”

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Book:Beautiful Ruins

Source: Beautiful Ruins

“This is what happens when you live in dreams, he thought: you dream this and you dream that and you sleep right through your life.”

Life Dream Happens Sleep

Author:Jess Walter

“All we have is the story we tell. Everything we do, every decision we make, our strength, weakness, motivation, history, and character-what we believe-none of it is real; it's all part of the story we tell. But here's the thing: it's our goddamned story!”

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Book:Beautiful Ruins

Source: Beautiful Ruins

About the Author

Born: July 20, 1965
Known for: Author
Quotes: 67

Books & Sources

Beautiful RuinsRelated source material

The Financial Lives of the PoetsRelated source material

Beautiful Ruins: A NovelRelated source material

So Far GoneRelated source material

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