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“Of the 2,639,857 faggots in the New York city area, 2,639,857 think primarily with their cocks. You didn't know that the cock was a thinking organ? Well, by this time, you should know that it is.”

Quote by Larry Kramer

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Faggots

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Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer is an influential American playwright, born on June 25, 1935. Known for his sharp social commentary and profound character development, Kramer's works primarily focus on the lives and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. His masterpieces include 'The Normal Heart' and 'The Boys in the Band', which have had a profound impact on the LGBTQ+ rights movement. more

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