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A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar.

Anita Brookner

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Anita Brookner
Age: 87 †
Born: 1928
Born: July 16
Died: 2016
Died: March 10
Art Historian
Novelist
University Teacher
Writer
London
England
Liars
Charm
Obvious
Lying
Must
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Exemplary
Liar

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