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Any adjective you put before the noun 'writer' is going to be limiting in some way. Whether it's feminist writer, Jewish writer, Russian writer, or whatever.
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"Any adjective you put before the noun 'writer' is going to be limiting in some way. Whether it's feminist writer, Jewish writer, Russian writer, or whatever."
— Alice McDermott

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Any adjective you put before the noun 'writer' is going to be limiting in some way. Whether it's feminist writer, Jewish writer, Russian writer, or whatever. — Alice McDermott

About Alice McDermott

Alice McDermott was a Writer from United States (1953–present).

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This quote is attributed to Alice McDermott, a Writer from United States.
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Alice McDermott lived from 1953 – present.