"Having great friends in New York is like having great friends on an expedition into Darkest Africa in the early 19th century. You need them. And you need sponsorship on a daily basis. I have a painter friend here who says, 'I need two compliments a day just to break even.' And we gave them to each other, and we got them - and honestly got them."

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About Allan Gurganus

Allan Gurganus is an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist from North Carolina.

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