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I was just sitting on the train, just staring out the window at some cows. It was not the most inspiring subject. When all of a sudden the idea of Harry just appeared in my mind's eye.
J. K. Rowling
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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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