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Quote by Charles Bukowski

“When a writer is swayed with his fame and his fortune, you can float him down the river with the turds.”

Quote by Charles Bukowski

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Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more

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