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“I'm a man of the marketplace as well as an artist. I'm a pawnbroker of myth.”

Quote by Richard Condon

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Richard Condon was an American novelist known for his political satires. His works often explore political and social issues with wit and satire, with his most famous novel being 'The Manchurian Candidate'. Born on March 18, 1915, he passed away on April 9, 1996. more

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