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Quote by Tom Perrotta

“Maybe that's what we look for in the people we love, the spark of unhappiness we think we know how to extinguish.”

Quote by Tom Perrotta

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Tom Perrotta is an American novelist known for his insightful portrayals of middle-class American life. His works often focus on family, marriage, and the pressures of career, and how these factors affect individuals and society. more

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