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“When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.”

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R. C. Sherriff
R. C. Sherriff

R. C. Sherriff, a British playwright, was born on June 6, 1896, and died on November 13, 1975. He is known for his dramatic works, with his most famous play being 'Journey's End,' which depicts the lives of British soldiers during World War I. more

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