But Yossarian knew he was right, because, as he explained to Clevinger, to the best of his knowledge he had never been wrong.
Joseph HellerAbout author
- Author's profession: Novelist, Writer
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 1, 1923
- Died: December 12, 1999
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