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“I grew up with such mixed feelings about LA, but I do love it. I grew up lectured by Woody Allen, for example, that LA was absurd, worthy of ridicule and contempt. Most people seem to describe Los Angeles as elementally despicable, or as someplace that requires an apology.”

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Matthew Specktor

Matthew Specktor is an accomplished American novelist born on December 21, 1966. His works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, which have earned him a dedicated following. more

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