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“Writers from the majority can assume their audiences know what they're talking about - they don't have to explain things, whereas minority writers are expected to.”

Quote by Nguyen Viet Thang

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Nguyen Viet Thang

Nguyen Viet Thang, born on September 13, 1981, is an individual of an unknown profession category. Specific details about his life and achievements are not available. more

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