You know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, an… - Gore Vidal

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You know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, and I've been quite aware of their total contempt for the people of the country.

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Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; (3 October 1925 – 31 July 2012), was an American writer of novels, essays, screenplays, and stage plays.

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Alternative Names: Eugene Luther Gore Vidal • Gor Vidal • Cameron Kay • Eugene Luther Vidal • Katherine Everard • Eugene Vidal

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You know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, and I've been quite aware of their total contempt for the people of the country. - Gore Vidal

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