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Wilfrid Sheed was a British novelist born on December 27, 1930, and passed away on January 19, 2011. His works are known for their unique sense of humor and profound insights into the complexities of modern society.

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“Censors will try to censor a little bit more each year (because, like editors and other officious people, censors don't feel they are getting anywhere unless they are up and doing).”

People Feels Trying Years Littles Bits Little Bit Editors

Book:The good word & other words

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“The worse we treat people in this country, the more delicately we talk about them.”

People Country Treats

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“People talk about talent as though it were some neutral substance that can be applied to anything. But talent is narrow and only functions with a very few subjects, which it is up to the writer to find.”

People Subjects Talent Function Substance

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About the Author

Born: December 27, 1930
Died: January 19, 2011
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 40

Books & Sources

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Essays in DisguiseRelated source material

The House That George Built: With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of About FiftyRelated source material

FRANK MAISIERelated source material

In Love with Daylight: A Memoir of RecoveryRelated source material

The House That George Built : With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of about Fifty (Paperback)--by Wilfrid Sheed [2008 Edition]Related source material

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