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I believe in America. America's made my fortune.

Mario Puzo

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Mario Puzo
Age: 78 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 15
Died: 1999
Died: July 2
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Diplomat
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Screenwriter
Writer
New York City
New York
Mario Cleri
Mario Gianluigi Puzo
America
Made
Believe
Fortune

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Why should I be afraid now? Strange men have come to kill me ever since I was twelve years old.
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