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“I can get very depressed by a review that is unfair, unreasonable, and totally destructive.”

Quote by John O'Hara

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John O'Hara was an American writer born on January 31, 1905, and died on April 11, 1970. He is known for his portrayals of middle-class American life and is considered one of the most representative figures in American literature of the 20th century. more

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