Anyone who speaks to members of his family knows that shari… - Percival Everett

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Anyone who speaks to members of his family knows that sharing a language does not mean you share the rules governing the use of that language.

Percival Everett

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Percival Everett (born 1956) is an American writer and professor.

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"What a fuckin' mess. A goddamn clusterfuck".
"Chief, is clusterfuck one word or two?" Jethro asked.
"What?"
"Never mind".
"Get back to the goddamn station".
"Yessir".

If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not learning.

The lie felt good because I had taken control of the narrative around me.

Anyone who speaks to members of his family knows that sharing a language does not mean you share the rules governing the use of that language. - Percival Everett

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