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“I left school at 16 and skipped university to work, initially as a waiter. I think I missed out on what would have been great years.”

Quote by Peter Mayle

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Peter Mayle, born on June 14, 1939, is a British author known for his light-hearted portrayals of rural life in France, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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