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" What is truth? What is a true story? Who is telling the truth, and what is truth in this world today? "

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" Publishing a novel was such a proud thing for me. When I was a kid, I used to say to my mum and dad, 'I'm going to write a book. You'll see.' So when I did ,and it was published, and people liked it, it was great. "

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