“[…] and the only reason he came out at all, during that period after he left Frankie, when he wanted to go away and hide forever, was the crazy compulsion with which we resolved all the tangled impulses of our lives—the need to dance.”
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Dancer from the Dance
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Andrew Holleran
Andrew Holleran is an American novelist born in 1944. His works are known for their detailed portrayal of the lives of homosexuals, particularly the depiction of the gay community in New York City. Holleran's writing style is unique and his language beautiful, winning him a dedicated readership. more
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