I can't imagine a more fulfilling thing for a writer than that you've made a strong impact on the lives of other people. Just because I've heard it before does not mean I don't want to hear it one more time.
Armistead MaupinAbout author
- Author's profession: Novelist
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 13, 1944
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