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“Strangely enough, the first time I tried to read [The Lord of the Rings] I was on holiday in Florida. I dropped it in the pool my first day there. If that's not a Pippin thing to do, I don't know what is.”

Quote by Billy Boyd

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Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd, born on August 28, 1968, is a British actor who gained widespread recognition for his role as Peregrin Took in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Boyd's acting career began on stage and gradually expanded into film and television. more

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Book:Fahrenheit 451: A Novel

Source: Fahrenheit 451: A Novel

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Author:Greg Camp

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