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“When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.”

Quote by S. E. Hinton

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S. E. Hinton is an American author renowned for her young adult novels. Born on July 22, 1948, she achieved fame with her first novel 'The Outsiders' in 1967. Hinton's writing frequently delves into themes of teenage angst, social class, and the challenges of adolescence. more

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