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Tony D'Souza Biography

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Tony D'Souza, born on July 2, 1974, is an Indian-American novelist known for his works that explore social issues such as race, identity, and class, which have gained him a wide readership.

Race Poverty

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“Of course you are American,' he said, and waived his hand, like waving away the sentiment. 'What other country can throw away money sending its people to live with savages?”

Foreign Policy Of The Us

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“I have no doubt that 'On the Road' is a Great American Novel. But I'm also certain my students will do fine without it.”

Certain Novel Doubt Students Fine No Doubt Great American

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“I should be writing a poem every morning but I'm not.”

Should Writing Morning Every Morning

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“Discipline is what makes a writer. If writing was like lifting weights, then I'd look like Mr. Universe. Write every day. Give the Muse a chance to get to know you.”

Ifs Knows Giving Writing Looks Universe Chance Discipline Weight Muse Lifting Lifting Weights Mr Universe

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“I once waited on Sean Connery. A long time ago. This was at the Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh. They closed down the restaurant for him, and when he walked in with his morning paper, all the waitresses started squealing. He was a big guy, bigger than in the movies.”

Long Bigs Guy Morning Paper Long Time Bigger Restaurants Hotel Long Time Ago Waitress Sean Edinburgh Big Guys Squealing

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“In a way, 'On the Road''s greatest victory is that nobody's eyes will be opened any longer by reading it; the last time I met any young people who were actually 'on the road' was when I covered Occupy St. Louis. Those few, dirty kids were fighting a battle even they couldn't articulate.”

People Way Eye Kids Lasts Young Fighting Reading Victory Mets Battle Dirty Covered Last Time Greatest Victory

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“In the time it takes American literary titan William H. Gass to write a novel, other artists have been born, completed their life's work and died. That may be an exaggeration, but only a slight one.”

Writing May Has Beens Artist Born Novel Died Exaggeration Titans

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“Nicaragua is a World Bank and International Monetary Fund designated "heavily indebted poor country," with little legal ability to control its economic future: Everything is for sale. And once Nicaraguans decide to cash in and sell their houses or farms, they have to look far inland for anything affordable.”

World Looks Littles Country House Ability Poor Economic Sells International Fund Farms Cash Affordable Monetary Indebted Poor Countries Nicaragua World Bank

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“The O. Henry has become lingua franca among writers for saying, 'That guy can write a story.' It's prestigious, respected, coveted, dreamed about. It's very satisfying to be included in this group of writers. Here's a koan: Could O. Henry win an O. Henry?”

Writing Stories Guy Winning Groups Satisfying That Guy Prestigious O Henry

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“When I first read 'On the Road,' it helped me figure out how to live against the grain. Now I wonder how to be subversive when the subversive has become mainstream.”

Firsts Wonder Figures Mainstream Grain Subversive

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“When I grew up in the early '90s, the new World Wide Web felt like a gimmick, and I had no idea of the changes in store. In the summers, I'd backpack through Europe, follow the Grateful Dead. I had a car and a tent and traveled around the Great Lakes and out West. Jack Kerouac was my guiding light, his 'On the Road' a sacred text.”

World Ideas Light Felt Car Grew Summer Grew Up Europe Grateful Sacred West Wide Stores No Idea Lakes New World Traveled Tents Gimmicks World Wide Web Guiding Light Great Lakes Sacred Texts

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“Every gift is held by two hands: the one that gives, and the one that takes away.”

Giving Two Hands Two Hands

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About the Author

Born: July 2, 1974
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 13

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