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“Two hours of writing fiction leaves this writer completely drained. For those two hours he has been in a different place with totally different people.”

Quote by Roald Dahl

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Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916, and died on November 23, 1990, was a renowned British children's author. Known for his unique humor and rich imagination, Dahl's works have been beloved by children and adults around the world. His most famous books include 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach', which have become household names. more

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