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“When we went to war at the Falklands, Buck Kernan had to shake each man's hand as we boarded a boat for war.”

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Scott Raab, born in 1952, is an American author whose works span a variety of genres, including novels, non-fiction, and poetry. He is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more

“I watched American TV shows: Starsky & Hutch, Dallas, Rockford Files, Bonanza. And for many summers growing up, I worked on my aunt and uncle's farm in East Anglia. Down the street was an American cemetery for the Second World War, and every Memorial Day an American bomber would fly over that cemetery and drop rose petals.”

“My dad is a little Scottish guy with tattoos all over his arms.”

Littles Guy Arms Dad My Dad Tattoo Scottish

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“My mother never criticized any idea I had. She thought anybody could have anything. Even if I was in a poor family that worked at Ford Motor Company and lived in Dagenham. I could have told my mother that I wanted to work in pantomime. And she'd have said, "Great. I can help you."”

Ifs Said I Can Ideas Helping Wanted Mother Poor Company Motor Pantomime Poor Family Ford Motor

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“I don't emphasize the whatevs. I say it as if it's truly a toss-away word.”

Ifs Toss

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“I said [to my mom], "I want to go to the parachute regiment." She said, "Whew, that's tough. But okay, I understand."”

Want Said Mom Tough Okay My Mom Parachutes

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