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“America has had much more respect for its writers because they had to define what America was. America wasn't sure what it was.”

Quote by Martin Amis

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Martin Amis is a British novelist known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing. His works often explore the moral dilemmas of modern society and the complexities of individual identity. Born on August 25, 1949, Amis is considered an important figure in British literature. more

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Source: The Moronic Inferno and Other Visits to America

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“Laughter always forgives.”

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“It pays to know who your friends are but it also pays to know you ain't got any friends.”

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“People don't live or die, people just float.”

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Book:The Novels of Lisa Alther: Kinflicks, Original Sins, and Five Minutes in Heaven

Source: The Novels of Lisa Alther: Kinflicks, Original Sins, and Five Minutes in Heaven