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I'm focusing on writing the best story I can write. Which means I'm doing everything I can to give the artist within me as much power as possible.
Hubert Selby, Jr.
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Hubert Selby, Jr.
Age: 75 †
Born: 1928
Born: July 23
Died: 2004
Died: April 26
Film Actor
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