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Quote by Tony Earley

“How do you tell somebody how to find what they're looking for when ten years ago you came from the same place, and have yet to find it yourself?”

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Tony Earley

Tony Earley, born in 1961, is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound depiction of Southern American life. His short story collection 'Dance of the Happy Shades' won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, propelling him into the spotlight as a prominent writer. more

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