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My father was this big, tough guy, almost heroic in proportion to me as a child. It was only later that I saw how fearful he was.
John Burnside
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My father was this big, tough guy, almost heroic in proportion to me as a child. It was only later that I saw how fearful he was. — John Burnside

About John Burnside

John Burnside was a Writer from United States (1916–2008).

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This quote is attributed to John Burnside, a Writer from United States.
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John Burnside lived from 1916 – 2008.
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