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“Like my father, I am very impatient. I have a strong bullshit detector. I may finish one book in twenty that I have started.”

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John Fante
John Fante

John Fante was an American novelist known for his works that depicted the lives of the underclass in Los Angeles. His writing often focused on the experiences of Italian-Americans, particularly his own family background. Fante's notable works include 'Artists in the Family' and 'Waiting for Henry'. more

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