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Quote by Allan Gurganus

“Know something, sugar? Stories only happen to people who can tell them.”

Quote by Allan Gurganus

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Allan Gurganus is an American novelist born on June 11, 1947. His works are known for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight, focusing mainly on the life and culture of the American South. more

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