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“I walk outside and scream at the top of my lungs, and it maybe travels two blocks. A whale unleashes his cry, and it travels hundreds or even thousands of miles. Every whale in the ocean will at one time or another run into that song. And I figure whales probably don't edit. If they think it, they say it...Whale talk is the truth, and in a very short period of time, if you're a whale, you know exactly what it is to be you.”

Quote by Chris Crutcher

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Chris Crutcher is an American novelist known for his profound insights and realistic portrayals of adolescent life. His works often explore themes such as growth, family, friendship, and identity, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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