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Now, you two – this year, you behave yourselves. If I get one more owl telling me you've – you've blown up a toilet or – Blown up a toilet? We've never blown up a toilet. Great idea though, thanks, Mum.

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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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