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Quote by Kate Braverman

“I have a great ability to improvise verbally and I am very funny on a dime.”

Quote by Kate Braverman

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Kate Braverman, born in 1950, is an American novelist known for her works set in the American Midwest, which explore profound themes of family, identity, and the human condition. more

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