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I grew up kissing books and bread.

Salman Rushdie

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Salman Rushdie
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: June 19
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Because I've always felt, whether the fatwa or whatever, the writer's great weapon is the truth and integrity of his voice. And as long as what you're saying is what you truly, honestly believe to be the case, then whatever the consequences, that's fine. That's an honorable position.
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