Quote by: John Fante

I tossed my shoulders and swaggered away, whistling with pleasure. In the gutter I saw a long cigaret butt. I picked it up without shame, lit it as I stood with one foot in the gutter, puffed it and exhaled toward the stars. I was an American, and goddamn proud of it.


Share this:  

Author Bio


  • NameJohn Fante
  • Description1909–1983; American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent
  • BornApril 8, 1909
  • DiedMay 8, 1983
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Screenwriter; Novelist