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“Like any good shaman, professional baseball player, or politician, my mother always answered questions with questions.”

Quote by Sherman Alexie

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Sherman Alexie is an American poet, writer, and actor, known for his works that reflect the life of Native Americans. He was born on October 7, 1966, and grew up in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Rainier, Washington. more

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