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{{hatnote|In this letter to fan Susan Abrams, Mailer is referring to the film version of the novel. Friends told him it was awful.}}
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September 24, 1966
Dear Susan, <ref>In this letter to fan Susan Abrams, Mailer is referring to the film version of the novel. Friends told him it was awful.</ref>
 
Dear Susan,  


Just a line to say hello. An American Dream is awful. No excuses I’m afraid, I just sold it. As for the recommendation, of course I knew.  
Just a line to say hello. An American Dream is awful. No excuses I’m afraid, I just sold it. As for the recommendation, of course I knew.  


:::::::::::::::Best, etc.,<br />  
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:::::::::::::::Norman Mailer  
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