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Film writer

Jan Struther was a notable British film writer known for her profound portrayal of female characters. Her works often focused on family life and social changes, significantly impacting British cinema in the mid-20th century.

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“When there is a world scarcity of any commodity, whether it's food or free speech, then the whole world must go on rations in order that eventually the whole world may have it again in plenty.”

World May Whole Order Goes On Speech Resources Whole World Plenty Free Speech Commodity Scarcity Rations

Author:Jan Struther

“to achieve unity without uniformity is the whole essence of the democratic way of life.”

Way Whole Achieve Essence Democratic Unity Uniformity

Book:A pocketful of pebbles

Source: A pocketful of pebbles

“A single person is a manageable entity, whom you can either make friends with or leave alone. But half of a married couple is not exactly a whole human being: if the marriage is successful it is something a little more than that; if unsuccessful, a little less. In either case, a fresh complication is added to the already intricate business of friendship: as Clem had once remarked, you might as well try to dance a tarantella with a Siamese twin.”

About the Author

Born: June 6, 1901
Died: July 20, 1953
Known for: Film writer
Quotes: 39

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