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“There are a lot of Ellroy lifts, man. This guy went to school. But then there's a willful thing that comes over me - God gives it to me - where I go, "That's real nice, let's just go home, pat yourself on the back, good dog, good dog, and wake up in the morning and go to work."”

Quote by James Ellroy

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James Ellroy, born on March 4, 1948, is a renowned crime fiction writer from the United States. His works, set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, delve into the historical and criminal issues of American society, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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