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San Francisco is a world to explore. It is a place where the heart can go on a delightful adventure.

William Saroyan

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William Saroyan
Age: 72 †
Born: 1908
Born: August 31
Died: 1981
Died: May 18
Dramatist
Novelist
Playwright
Poet
Screenwriter
Songwriter
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Fresno
California
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Heart
World
Francisco
Delightful
Explore
Adventure

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