A Quote by Mario Puzo

You can't hide the thunderbolt. When it hits you, everybody can see it. Christ, man, don't be ashamed of it, some men pray for the thunderbolt. You're a very lucky fellow. - Calo

Mario Puzo

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Mario Puzo
American - Writer
October 15, 1920 - July 2, 1999

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