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Quote by Darcy O'Brien

“Do not be grand. Try to get the ordinary into your writing - breakfast tables rather than the solar system; Middletown today, not Mankind through the ages.”

Quote by Darcy O'Brien

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Darcy O'Brien was an American author renowned for his biographical works. His writings delve into American history and figures, particularly those who had significant influence in political, cultural, and social realms. more

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