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“Once when I went over my work with my Washington University professor, the late great Stanley Elkin, he pointed to a passage of mine and said: Stop vamping. It has remained a caution.”

Quote by Adam Ross

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Adam Ross is an American novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound character development. His works often explore complex interpersonal relationships and moral dilemmas, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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