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People from New York have been calling, to see if I'm still alive. When I answer the phone, you can hear the disappointment in their voice.
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"People from New York have been calling, to see if I'm still alive. When I answer the phone, you can hear the disappointment in their voice."
— Maurice Sendak

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People from New York have been calling, to see if I'm still alive. When I answer the phone, you can hear the disappointment in their voice. — Maurice Sendak

About Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak was a Artist from United States (1928–2012).

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Who said "People from New York have been calling, to see if I'm still alive. When I answe…"?
This quote is attributed to Maurice Sendak, a Artist from United States.
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Maurice Sendak lived from 1928 – 2012.