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I believe in me, in my view of the world. I believe in my responsibility for my own destiny, guilt for my own sins, merit for my own good deeds, determination of my own life. I don't believe in miracles, I believe in hard work.
Philippa Gregory
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Philippa Gregory
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 9
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Yes, but either way, shamed or not, I shall be Queen of England, and this is the last time you will sit in my presence.
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