"In your life there are a few places, or maybe only the one place, where something happened, and then there are all the other places."

Denis Johnson (1949 - 2017)
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About Denis Johnson

Denis Johnson was an American writer known for his works in various genres, including novels, short stories, and poetry. Born in 1949 in Munich, Germany, Johnson spent his childhood in Tokyo and Manila before moving to the United States. He gained recognition for his novel 'Jesus' Son' and won several awards during his career, including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Johnson's writing often explored themes of addiction, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.

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