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She was in pain and I loved her, sort of loved her, I guess, so I kind of had to love her pain, too.

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Sherman Alexie
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: October 7
Film Director
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Sherman Joseph Alexie
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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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In the middle of a crazy and drunk life, you have to hang onto the good and sober moments tightly.
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