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What was David's middle name?

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David's middle name was Foster. He was born David Walter Foster Wallace on February 21, 1962, in Ithaca, New York. He was an American author, essayist, and short-story writer, known for his postmodern and metafictional works, which often explored themes of mental health, addiction, and social alienation. His most famous works include the novels "Infinite Jest" and "The Pale King", as well as the short-story collection "Girl with Curious Hair".
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