Philip Whalen, as quoted in Talk to Her (2004) by Kristine McKenna, p. 75
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He did more in one lifetime than most people do in ten.
— Philip Whalen
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Jack Kerouac" (Quotes about Kerouac: Alphabetized by author )
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About Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac (12 March 1922 – 21 October 1969), born Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac, was an American novelist, poet, and artist. He was a central figure among Beat Generation writers.
About Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac (12 March 1922 – 21 October 1969), born Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac, was an American novelist, poet, and artist. He was a central figure among Beat Generation writers.
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