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Percival Everett Quotes

born 1956 United States

Percival Everett (born 1956) is an American writer and professor.

United States
Academics
Non-fiction authors
Novelists
Poets

Random Percival Everett quote

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No one can control what minds do when reading; it is entirely private.

I have no desire to offer a political message in a novel. An artist cannot hide from her or his political beliefs; they will be in the work. But to presume that I am smart enough to preach a position runs counter to my artistic sense.

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