Miranda July





Miranda July

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born
February 15, 1974

gender
female

place of birth
Barre, Vermont, The United States

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genre
Literature & Fiction, Arts & Photography, Gay & Lesbian


about this author

"Miranda July (born February 15, 1974) is a performance artist, musician, writer, actress and film director. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California, after having lived for many years in Portland, Oregon. Born Miranda Jennifer Grossinger, she works under the surname of "July," which can be traced to a character from a "girlzine" Miranda created with a high school friend called "Snarla".

Miranda July was born in Barre, Vermont, the daughter of Lindy Hough and Richard Grossinger. Her parents, who taught at Goddard College at the time, are both writers. In 1974 they founded North Atlantic Books, a publisher of alternative health, martial arts, and spiritual titles. Miranda was encouraged t...more




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No One Belongs Here More Than... No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories
by Miranda July
avg rating 3.74 — 6,039 ratings — published 2007
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Learning to Love You More Learning to Love You More
by Miranda July
avg rating 4.16 — 482 ratings — published 2007
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The Boy from Lam Kien The Boy from Lam Kien
by Miranda July
avg rating 3.94 — 68 ratings — published 2005
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Radio Radio Radio Radio
by Miranda July, Andrew Bailey
avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published 2003
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Harrell Fletcher: Where I Live... Harrell Fletcher: Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
by Miranda July, Allan McCollum Chris Johanson
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published 2009
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"What a terrible mistake to let go of something wonderful for something real. "
Miranda July (No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories)
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"Some people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can't see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees.

Ten True Things"
Miranda July (No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories)
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"This pain, this dying, this is just normal. This is how life is. In fact, I realize, there never was an earthquake. Life is just this way, broken, and I am crazy for dreaming of something else."
Miranda July (No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories)
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