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I have no time for babbling foolishness.” “Don’t be so hasty,” said Victor. “There’s always time for babbling.

Eoin Colfer

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Eoin Colfer
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 14
Author
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Wexford
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Babbling
Victor
Hasty
Foolishness
Always

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