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“Reality disappoints regularly. When people are supposed to have fun, it’s likely they won’t, because fun can’t live up to its image. Does anything live up to its image?”

Quote by Lynne Tillman

Book:Men and Apparitions

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Men and Apparitions

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Lynne Tillman is an American contemporary novelist, born in 1947. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social insights, often focusing on modern urban life and the roles and identities of individuals within society. more

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