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“People go to restaurants for so many different reasons. To court a girl, to make some deal. Maybe to talk to some lawyer about how to get an alimony settlement better than they got last week.”

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Gay Talese
Gay Talese

Gay Talese, born on February 7, 1932, is an accomplished American author known for his in-depth profiles and newspaper reporting. He is considered one of the representatives of the 'new journalism' movement. more

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