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“As if adult males were completely self-sufficient beings, as if a penis and a five o’clock shadow were all they would ever need to get by.”

Quote by Tom Perrotta

Book:The Leftovers

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Tom Perrotta is an American novelist known for his insightful portrayals of middle-class American life. His works often focus on family, marriage, and the pressures of career, and how these factors affect individuals and society. more

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