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“Life is impermanent and in the face of that impermanence, cavort! Look death in the eye, tell him you’re as cute as a button, flash a little deviant guile his way, and tell him to go feast on somebody’s else’s sweet flesh.”

Quote by Nancy Milford

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Nancy Milford
Nancy Milford

Nancy Milford is an American biographer renowned for her in-depth analysis of 20th-century literary giants. Born on March 26, 1938, her works are characterized by their delicate touch and insightful perspectives, revealing the stories behind the lives and creations of literary masters. more

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