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Victor J. Banis

(1937–2019) Novelist

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Victor J. Banis was a novelist.

Quick Facts About Victor J. Banis

Born: May 25, 1937
Died: February 22, 2019
Profession: Novelist

About Victor J. Banis

[Wikidata] American writer (1937–2019)... | [Wikipedia] Victor Jerome Banis was an American author, often associated with the first wave of West Coast gay writing. For his contributions, he has been called "the godfather of modern popular gay fiction". He was gay.

Quotes by Victor J. Banis

“Only the mediocre artist is always at his best.”

Victor J. Banis

Art

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“I think this guy’s dead,” the coroner said, scooting another inch or two, to be safe. “There’s something wrong here,” Tom said.…

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“We live surrounded by God's pattern but we aren't high enough to see it. You can elevate yourself, of course. That's the…

Victor J. Banis

Education

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“It doesn't matter what the question is, Alex, the answer is always love”

Victor J. Banis

Inspirational

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“I wasn't the smartest kid in town but I've always thought if you hang around with smart people some of it's bound…

Victor J. Banis

Intelligence

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“It ain't brave if you ain't scared.”

Victor J. Banis

Courage

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“A good story is a dream shared by the author and the reader. Anything that wakes the reader from the dream is…

Victor J. Banis

Books

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“Books of value are just like people of value-they try only to elevate others, to help them to rise and to grow.”

Victor J. Banis

Books

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