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# Mark Clifton

(1906–1963)   Novelist

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Mark Clifton was a novelist.

## Quick Facts About Mark Clifton

Born January 1, 1906

Died January 1, 1963

Profession Novelist

## About Mark Clifton

American writer (1906–1963)... \| Mark Irwin Clifton was an American science fiction writer, the co-winner of the second Hugo Award for best novel. He began publishing in May 1952 with the widely anthologized story "What Have I Done?".

##  Quotes by Mark Clifton

> [Only the broken-hearted idealist can become a cynic.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-clifton/only-the-broken-hearted-idealist-can-become-a-cynic/)

Mark Clifton

[Broken hearted](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/broken-hearted/)

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