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Quote by Gore Vidal

“I came out of Capitol Hill. Well, that's just not an ordinary background for a writer of the ordinary American sort.”

Quote by Gore Vidal

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American writer, playwright, screenwriter, and critic. Known for his sharp political satire and profound historical insight, Vidal's work spans a variety of genres including novels, plays, screenplays, and criticism. more

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