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“I got quite cross when I heard about Emma Thompson adapting 'Sense and Sensibility.' It was absolutely childish of me, but I thought, 'I should be doing that. They didn't even ask me.' Some mistake, surely.”

Quote by Andrew Davies

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Andrew Davies is a renowned British writer born on September 20, 1936. He is known for his profound insight into historical themes and his delicate narrative style. Davies' works span various periods from the Victorian era to the modern day, and his novels and television scripts are highly appreciated by readers and audiences. more

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