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Quote by Donald E. Westlake

“What advice I would give to anybody about anything. Life is a slow-motion avalanche, and none of us are steering." (When asked in an interview about what question he's tired of being asked.)”

Quote by Donald E. Westlake

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Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake was an American author born on July 12, 1933, and passed away on December 31, 2008. Known for his crime and detective novels, his works have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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