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“I hate to be fatalistic about it, but alcoholism, it's just in your genes. We had some of it in my family, and it just got me.”

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Barry Hannah
Barry Hannah

Barry Hannah was an American novelist born on April 23, 1942, and passed away on March 1, 2010. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound psychological insights. more

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