In school we only learn to recognize the words and to spell… - Truman Capote

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In school we only learn to recognize the words and to spell but the application of these words to real life is another thing that only life and living can give us.

Truman Capote

In Cold Blood · February 1, 1994 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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About Truman Capote

Truman Garcia Capote (30 September 1924 – 25 August 1984), born Truman Streckfus Persons, was an American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor.

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Birth Name: Truman Streckfus Persons

Alternative Names: Truman Garcia Capote

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