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Yep, my daddy was an undependable drunk. But he'd never missed any of my organized games, concerts, plays, or picnics. He may not have loved me perfectly, but he loved me as well as he could. (189)

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Sherman Alexie
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: October 7
Film Director
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