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“Can't nobody make us do a thang once we git hard against it. And if anybody don't like that, you don't have to explain a thang to'm. All you got to say is, 'I'm Charlotte Simmons, and I don't hold with thangs like 'at.' And they'll respect you for that.”

Quote by Tom Wolfe

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I Am Charlotte Simmons

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Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe

Tom Wolfe, an American author born on March 2, 1931, is renowned for his unique writing style and insightful observations of American society and culture. His works often focus on the changes in American society and culture, with a distinctive narrative approach and rich details that depict the diversity and complexity of American society. His notable works include 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' and 'The Right Stuff'. more

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