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I always wanted to be in the world of entertainment. I just love the idea of an audience being happy with what I am doing. Writing is showbusiness for shy people. That's how I see it.

Lee Child

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Lee Child
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 29
Author
Film Actor
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Coventry
England
UK
Jim Grant
James D. Jim Grant
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