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“The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely.”

Quote by Lorraine Hansberry

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Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry was an American playwright and writer, renowned for her play 'A Raisin in the Sun', which is a cornerstone of African American literature and a significant work in American theater. Born in Chicago, her work frequently centered on the lives of African Americans and the social and political issues of her era. more

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