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My father was always depressed. When he was home and sober, he was mostly in his room.

Sherman Alexie

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Sherman Alexie
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: October 7
Film Director
Film Producer
Novelist
Poet
Screenwriter
Writer
Wellpinit
Washington
Sherman Joseph Alexie
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My only purpose is to teach children to rebel against authority figures.
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