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“The people who loved me when I was seven years old love my books, and the people who didn't like me when I was seven years old don't like my books.”

Quote by Sherman Alexie

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Sherman Alexie is an American poet, writer, and actor, known for his works that reflect the life of Native Americans. He was born on October 7, 1966, and grew up in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Rainier, Washington. more

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