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“There's an appreciation, not unlike that for dancers or tightrope walkers, of the body undergoing tests and coming through them by courage and technique; a desire for "clean" results.”

Quote by Richard Gilman

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Richard Gilman was an American author known for his contributions to Jewish and American literature. His works encompassed novels, plays, and literary criticism, with his most famous work being the 'Jewish' trilogy. more

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