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Life is like an escalator. You see, it carries you on regardless. And you might as well enjoy the view and seize every opportunity while you're passing. Otherwise, it'll be too late.

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Sophie Kinsella
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: December 12
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London
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Madeleine Wickham
Madeleine Sophie Wickham
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