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“I've never been that confident. I don't tend to think, swaggeringly, I'm going to ace this. It's just not who I am.”

Quote by Jennifer Egan

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Jennifer Egan is a renowned American novelist, born on September 7, 1962. Her works are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound insights into modern life. Egan has won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' in 2011. more

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