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Quote by Annie Proulx

“If you can't fix it, you have to stand it.”

Quote by Annie Proulx

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Annie Proulx, born on August 22, 1935, is an American journalist and novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound portrayals of life in the American West. more

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