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Most writers' view of the New West is either phony - obsessed with the same tired mythology - or it's obsessed with anti-mythology, ... There's not a lot of realistic, observant writing about the West right now.

Walter Kirn

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Walter Kirn
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: August 3
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Akron
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