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Jeanette Winterson Quotes: I know I've had an unusual beginning and a colourful life, but that wouldn't matter if I couldn't make it speak to other people.
         

I know I've had an unusual beginning and a colourful life, but that wouldn't matter if I couldn't make it speak to other people.


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