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Hubert Selby, Jr. Quotes: There are a lot of people in this country who really like my writing. And a lot of writers respect me. But the so-called establishment? They hate me.
         

There are a lot of people in this country who really like my writing. And a lot of writers respect me. But the so-called establishment? They hate me.


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