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“I discovered in writing the biography of Bill Clinton that it is actually easier to write a biography of someone who is dead. Although you can't interview them, you have a fuller perspective on their whole life after they're gone and people are more willing to talk about them.”

Quote by David Maraniss

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David Maraniss is an American journalist renowned for his in-depth investigative reporting and biographical writing. Born in 1949, he graduated from Harvard University and has worked for prominent media outlets such as The Washington Post and Sports Illustrated. Maraniss's work is known for its thorough research and vivid narrative style, and his biographies have won numerous awards. more

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