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When people have supernatural beliefs I think they should be respected but there is no reason why they need to impose them on others.

Ian Mcewan

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Ian Mcewan
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: June 21
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Film Producer
Novelist
Playwright
Screenwriter
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Belfast
Ireland
People
Beliefs
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Others
Reason
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Supernatural
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Impose
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