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He wanted the songs, the stories, to save everybody.
Sherman Alexie
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Sherman Alexie
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: October 7
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Washington
Sherman Joseph Alexie
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And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of God.
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Books and beer are the best and worst defense.
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He looked into the crowd for approval, saw his mother and father. He waved and they waved back. Smiles and Indian teeth. They were both drunk. Everything familiar and welcome. Everything beautiful.
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