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What is it we are hating? It goes beyond politics. I suppose that my fascination with [Margaret Thatcher] is not just with her political record but with her as a phenomenon.
Hilary Mantel
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Hilary Mantel
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: July 6
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She is very plain. What does Henry see in her?' He thinks she's stupid. He finds it restful.
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At New Year's he had given Anne a present of silver forks with handles of rock crystal. He hopes she will use them to eat with, not to stick in people.
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