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“The one thing I don't glean any information about is her husband, so I let my imagination go to town. I imagine he's called Hugo, works at an art college and specialises in multimedia (whatever that is). At the weekend he plays football and squash and is currently in training for the London Marathon. In addition to this he plays the saxophone, is younger than me, and permanently smells of cinnamon. Make no mistake, Hugo is a right tosser.”

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Book:Turning Forty
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Turning Forty

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Mike Gayle
Mike Gayle

Mike Gayle is a British author known for his humorous and satirical writing style. His works often focus on contemporary British society, particularly issues of race, gender, and class. more

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