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You come to the United States not knowing what to expect. Then all your worst prejudices are confirmed.

John Fowles

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John Fowles
Age: 79 †
Born: 1926
Born: March 31
Died: 2005
Died: November 5
Essayist
Novelist
Screenwriter
Teacher
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Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
Worst
Knowing
United
States
Come
Confirmed
Prejudices
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Expect

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