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“Imagine a pleasure in which the moment of satisfaction is simultaneous with the moment of destruction: to kiss is to poison; lifting to your lips this face after which you have ached, dreamed, longed for, the face shatters, every time.”

Quote by Andrew Holleran

Book:Dancer from the Dance
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Dancer from the Dance

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Andrew Holleran
Andrew Holleran

Andrew Holleran is an American novelist born in 1944. His works are known for their detailed portrayal of the lives of homosexuals, particularly the depiction of the gay community in New York City. Holleran's writing style is unique and his language beautiful, winning him a dedicated readership. more

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