Truman Capote's Failure

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uyen Rolan
English 1
Ms.Smith
2/2/17 Failure is a form of Success Condiment flavor
Truman Capote was an famous American author of many short stories, plays, novels and other nonfiction works. In addition to being known for his works of literature.Truman Capote was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 30,1924. Capote was a fast learner. He learned to read at the age of four before entering school. He had begun writing stories by the age of eight. He wanted to be a writer ever since he was a child and his parent were divorced, he grew up among relatives.Truman Capote states,”Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” I have always

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