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I suddenly understood that if every moment of a book should be taken seriously, then every moment of a life should be taken seriously as well.

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Sherman Alexie
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: October 7
Film Director
Film Producer
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Wellpinit
Washington
Sherman Joseph Alexie
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