But you ain't part of it, are you?" said Granny conversationally. "You try, but you always find yourself watchin' yourself watchin' people, eh? Never quite believin' anything? Thinkin' the wrong thoughts?
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- Author's profession: Author, Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: April 28, 1948
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