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If you love something - and there are things that I love - you do want more and more and more of it, but that's not the way to produce good work.

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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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Joanne Jo Murray
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That is the second time you have spoken out of turn, Miss Granger,” said Snape coolly. “Five more points from Gryffindor for being an insufferable know-it-all.
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And do I look like the kind of man that can be intimidated? barked Uncle Vernon. Well... said Moody, pushing back his bowler hat to reveal his sinisterly revolving eye. Uncle Vernon lept backward in horror and collided painfully with a luggage trolley. Yes, I'd have to say you do, Dursley.
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Well you seemed too busy to call him a prat and I thought someone should.
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And what will you give me in return, Severus?' 'In - in return?' Snape gaped at Dumbledore, and Harry expected him to protest, but after a long moment he said, 'Anything.
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