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I was an avid radio fan when I was a boy, as well as a great lover of comic strips
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"I was an avid radio fan when I was a boy, as well as a great lover of comic strips"

- Guillermo Cabrera Infante

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Guillermo Cabrera Infante was a Cuban novelist, essayist, and critic who was born in 1929. This quote shows his youth interests and enthusiasms. He was an avid fan of radio, which was a popular type of entertainment in the early 20th century. He was also a great lover of cartoons, which were a popular form of home entertainment in the exact same period. This quote shows his gratitude for the home entertainment of his childhood, and his nostalgia for the easier times of his youth. It likewise reflects his gratitude for the art of storytelling, which was a huge part of both radio and comic strips. His love of these kinds of home entertainment most likely influenced his later career as an author, essayist, and critic. His appreciation for the art of storytelling is evident in his works, which frequently feature complex and detailed plots. This quote is a testament to his gratitude for the home entertainment of his youth, and his love of storytelling.

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Cuba Flag This quote is written / told by Guillermo Cabrera Infante between April 22, 1929 and February 21, 2005. He/she was a famous Novelist from Cuba. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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