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Quote by Philip Pullman

“My only real claim to anyone's attention lies in my writing”

Quote by Philip Pullman

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Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more

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