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“I finally did work out a very good relationship with my father, but it was rough growing up. We had a lot of conflict, and I think it surfaced in many of my works.”

Quote by Ira Levin

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Ira Levin was an American author known for his contributions to the genres of mystery, thriller, and horror. His novel 'Rosemary's Baby' was adapted into a successful film by Roman Polanski. Levin's writing frequently delved into themes of paranoia and psychological manipulation of characters. more

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