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“I believe that all literatures can have political uses and misuses. Sometimes politics can enhance, sometimes it can get in the way of imaginative literature. . . . I'm not sure one can be a creative writer and a politician -- not a "good" politician.”

Quote by Gayl Jones

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American writer, born on November 23, 1949. Her works are known for their exploration of racial, gender, and social issues. more

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