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I've come to the point in my life where I encourage young Native Americans to become much more selfish about their personal needs and wants.

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