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When I wrote 'Dear Fatty,' I realised that sitting and writing alone is an absolute joy.

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Dawn French
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: October 11
Actress
Comedian
Film Actor
Novelist
Stage Actor
Writer
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Dawn Roma French
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