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Tom Perrotta is an American novelist known for his insightful portrayals of middle-class American life. His works often focus on family, marriage, and the pressures of career, and how these factors affect individuals and society.

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Famous Tom Perrotta Quotes

“I no longer believe that just about everything is funny, if viewed from the proper angle.”

Ifs Believe Angle

Author:Tom Perrotta

“The interesting part about the writing process is that you can never see all the way to the end, not if something is happening over the course of a year and a half, or two years.”

Ifs Way Writing Years Two Ends Courses Process Interesting Half Happenings Two Years Writing Process

Author:Tom Perrotta

“If anything, he seemed a little lonely, all too ready to open his heart at the slightest sign of interst.”

Ifs Heart Littles Ready Lonely

Book:Little Children: A Novel

Source: Little Children: A Novel

“It felt good, the whole family together on a sunny morning in a wholesome environment. If it hadn't been for the warshiping God part, he would have happily attended church on a regular basis.”

Ifs Whole Together Felt Church Morning Environment Bases Sunny Whole Family Family Together

Book:Little Children: A Novel

Source: Little Children: A Novel

About the Author

Born: August 13, 1961
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 66

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