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Back in 1992, I had my first story accepted by 'The New Yorker.'
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George Saunders
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 2
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I have lunch, flirt with some local grandmothers, undercut my flirting by crotching myself on the corner of a table as I leave. -- The Great Divider
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I have finally realized that, you know, it's not a given that my lifespan will accommodate my writing aspirations.
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I like [Barak] Obama. I like him. So how far does rationality help to persuade anybody? You know, I'm not so sure.
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