The walls of the cell fell away, the sky came down, I saw t… - Truman Capote

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The walls of the cell fell away, the sky came down, I saw the big yellow bird.

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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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