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I have to be careful not to visit one place right after the other and write one book after the other. Because I fear writing the same book all over again. That's why I am taking a break and doing something different this time.
John Gimlette
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John Gimlette
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: January 1
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A lot of books are sold and given away as presents. But who actually reads and enjoy reading?
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