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The great European novel started out as entertainment, and every true novelist is nostalgic for it. In fact, the themes of those… — Milan Kundera Copy Share Image
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I wrote about Herschell in my book 'Shock Value,' for which I interviewed him. We became friends; I had dinner with Herschell… — John Waters Copy Share Image
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