A Quote by Andrew Solomon

I grew up in a very rationalist household. My father, in particular, came from that mid-century tradition of thinking science will ultimately explain everything.

Andrew Solomon

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Andrew Solomon
American - Writer

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Omari Hardwick

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Louis Gossett, Jr.

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