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Clichés so often befall vain people.

Ann Beattie

Clichés so often befall vain people.

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About Ann Beattie

Ann Beattie (born September 8, 1947) is an American novelist and short story writer. She has received an award for excellence from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters and the PEN/Malamud Award for excellence in the short story form.