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“Livin' is like pourin' water out of a tumbler into a dang Coca-Cola bottle. If'n you skeered you can't do it, you cain't. If'n you say to yourself, "By dang, I can do it!" then, by dang, you won't slosh a drop.”

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Olive Ann Burns
Olive Ann Burns

Olive Ann Burns (July 17, 1924 - July 4, 1990) was an American writer known for her portrayals of rural Southern life. Her most famous work, 'Cross Creek', was published in 1962 and won the Pulitzer Prize, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition. more

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