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Padgett Powell is an American novelist born on April 25, 1952. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound depiction of Southern American life.

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“Writing books is a nice retreat. There's nothing quite like diving into a book for a few hours. That is a big time vacation.”

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“Is a gesture of charity genuine or is it a kind of deep moral tax write-off?”

Writing Kind Moral Taxes Charity Genuine Gestures

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“If you could have a famous writer, dead or alive, write an obituary for you and really puff you up to have been something you weren’t, perhaps, or otherwise take liberties with your memory, what writer would you choose?”

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Book:The Interrogative Mood

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About the Author

Born: April 25, 1952
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 20

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