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Quote by Pat Conroy

“Reading is the most rewarding form of exile and the most necessary discipline for novelists who burn with the ambition to get better.”

Quote by Pat Conroy

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Pat Conroy was a renowned American author, born on October 26, 1945, and passed away on March 4, 2016. His works are known for their deep character portrayals and vivid Southern backgrounds, with notable titles including 'The Water Is Wide' and 'The Great Santini'. more

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