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Quote by Truman Capote

“Shoot, boy, the country's just fulla folks what knows everything, and don't understand nothing, just fullofem.”

Quote by Truman Capote

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Truman Capote was an American author renowned for his distinctive narrative style and his works that frequently blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His most celebrated novel, 'In Cold Blood,' is a seminal work in American literature, merging elements of true crime with literary fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, Capote passed away on August 25, 1984. more

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