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“And don't kid yourself; when you don't decide, that's a decision.”

Quote by Anh Do

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Anh Do, born as Đỗ Anh Đoàn, is a Vietnamese-Australian author. Born on June 2, 1977, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, he immigrated to Australia with his family in the 1980s. His works often revolve around themes of immigration, race, and identity, and have been well-received by readers. more

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