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Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.

Michael Morpurgo

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Michael Morpurgo
Age: 82
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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St. Albans
Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo
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