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Looking back, of course, it was irresponsible, mad, forlorn, idiotic, but if you don't take chances then you'll never have a winning hand, and I've no regrets.
Bernard Cornwell
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Bernard Cornwell
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: February 23
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