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“Don't let anyone tell you Joyce Carol Oates is not Shakespeare; she knows everything just like Shakespeare did. She knows what it's like to be beautiful and what it's like to be in a car accident and what it's like to be a gas-station attendant planning a robbery. She knows.”

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Book:Eve's Hollywood
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Eve's Hollywood

This book delves into the glamorous yet tumultuous world of early 20th-century cinema, focusing on the personal and professional challenges faced by Eve, a fictional actress navigating the rise and fall of the film industry. more

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Eve Babitz

Eve Babitz is an American author born on May 13, 1943. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into Los Angeles culture. more

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