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I don't want to conquer you I just want to climb you.
Jeanette Winterson
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Jeanette Winterson
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: August 27
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Film Producer
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Science Fiction Writer
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Manchester
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The key to happiness ... is tolerance of those who do not do as you do.
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