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Quote by Bill Vaughan

“I'm a novelist who read a lot as a kid. When you grow up on books and then grow up to write books, famous authors are a lot more meaningful to you than TV and movie stars.”

Quote by Bill Vaughan

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Bill Vaughan was an American author, born on October 8, 1915, and passed away on February 25, 1977. Known for his humorous and satirical writing style, his works were well-received by readers for their unique perspective on everyday life and social phenomena. more

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“IF you torture a single chicken and are caught, you're likely to be arrested. If you scald thousands of chickens alive, you're an industrialist who will be lauded for your acumen.”

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“The cold war was an aberration. Note how quickly the Europeans turned on America once 400 hostile divisions were no longer on their borders.”

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“Keep right on to the end of the road, Keep right on to the end. Tho'the way be long let your heart be strong, Keep right on round the bend. Tho' you're tired and weary Still journey on, till you come to your happy abode, Where all you love you've been dreaming of Will be there, at the end of the road.”

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