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There can be few situations more fearful than breaking down in darkness on the highway leading to Casablanca. I have rarely felt quite so vulnerable or alone.

Tahir Shah

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Tahir Shah
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: November 16
Author
Comedian
Explorer
Journalist
Novelist
Writer
London
England
Fear
Leading
Felt
Situations
Rarely
Vulnerable
Casablanca
Darkness
Highway
Quite
Highways
Alone
Fearful
Situation
Breaking

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