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“It's funny how, when you really want to say something bitchy and cutting to someone who's been bitchy to you, you can't think of anything till afterwards. When there's no real call for it, you come suddenly out with a piece of 9-carat bitchery that shakes even you.”

Quote by Lynne Reid Banks

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Lynne Reid Banks
Lynne Reid Banks

Lynne Reid Banks, born on July 31, 1929, is a British author known for her works in children's literature, particularly for her adventure and fantasy stories. Her works have been widely appreciated by readers and have won several literary awards. more

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