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Any story you write about war, or film you make about war, is bound to be political whether you like it or not.

Michael Morpurgo

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Michael Morpurgo
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers
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We're much alike, bee, you and me, I said. You may carry your pack underneath you and your rifle may stick out of your bottom. But you and me, bee, are much alike.
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That's what sailing is, a dance, and your partner is the sea. And with the sea you never take liberties. You ask her, you don't tell her. You have to remember always that she's the leader, not you. You and your boat are dancing to her tune.
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