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I can see inside planes!' he yells. 'Come and look!' It's difficult climbing in a mini dress...I haul myself up even though my arms ache. I want to see inside planes too. I want to watch the wind and catch birds in my fist.

Jenny Downham

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Jenny Downham
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 1
Actor
Author
Film Actor
Novelist
Writer
Inner and Outer London
Even
Arms
Planes
Wind
Birds
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Inside
Catch
Mini
Though
Dress
Haul
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Fists
Come
Watches
Ache
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Watch
Climbing

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