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Margaret Mahy was a renowned New Zealand children's author, known for her rich imagination and profound emotional depth in her works. Born on March 21, 1936, she passed away on July 23, 2012. Her writing career spanned over half a century, bringing joy to children around the world.

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“I had to wait for a long time before I could support myself with writing. However, being a writer is what I have most wanted to be, from the time I was a child.”

Writing Children Long Wanted Waiting Support Long Time Most Wanted

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“Do you think that clothes have a life of their own, and maybe have unsuitable affairs with opposite styles? I mean - you look at some people - their clothes go on flirting long after the people inside them have lost interest.”

People Thinking Looks Mean Long Lost Interest Style Goes On Clothes Opposites Affair Flirting

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“There's a lot of things you can put up with, as long as you're not related to them.”

Book:The Catalogue of the Universe

Source: The Catalogue of the Universe

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Born: March 21, 1936
Died: July 23, 2012
Known for: Author
Quotes: 51

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