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“I measure men by the content of their character, not the color of their skin, and I find all of them are assholes.”

Quote by Sherman Alexie

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Flight

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Sherman Alexie
Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie is an American poet, writer, and actor, known for his works that reflect the life of Native Americans. He was born on October 7, 1966, and grew up in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Rainier, Washington. more

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