This is the story of America. Everybody's doing what they t… - Jack Kerouac

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This is the story of America. Everybody's doing what they think they're supposed to do.

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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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Native Name: Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac

Alternative Names: Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac • Kerouac • Jean-Louis Kerouac

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Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.

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