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“I admit I keep a clichéd ironic distance with many things in the world, but Brooklyn is not one of them.”

Quote by Gregory Pardlo

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Gregory Pardlo is an American poet born in 1968. His work is known for its deep self-reflection and exploration of social and political issues. more

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