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I had no accomplishments except surviving. But that isn't enough in the community where I came from, because everybody was doing it. So I wasn't prepared for America, where everybody is glowing with good teeth and good clothes and food.

Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt

AccomplishmentsAmericaBecauseCameClothesCommunityDoingEnoughEverybodyExceptFoodGlowingGoodHadI CamePreparedSurvivingTeethWhere

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