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“I suspect the fault...is in me: that I hate any job on earth, as a job and a hindrance and a semi-suicide.”

Quote by James Agee

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James Agee (November 27, 1909 - May 16, 1955) was an American author, playwright, and film critic. Known for his profound social criticism and literary talent, Agee is best remembered for his novel 'A Death in the Family' and the screenplay for the film 'The African Queen'. more

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