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“In short, Clevinger was one of those people with lots of intelligence and no brains, and everyone knew it except those who soon found it out.”

Quote by Joseph Heller

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Joseph Heller was an American novelist known for his satirical and black humor style. His novel 'Catch-22' is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century and has had a profound impact on literature. more

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