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“I very much dislike being interviewed by the kind of journalist who tries to dig into your private life.” quote by Patrick O'Brian — Download Open image

“I very much dislike being interviewed by the kind of journalist who tries to dig into your private life.”

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It is a great while since I felt the grind of bone under my saw,' he added, smiling with anticipation.

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