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“You know, so I was a weird eccentric kid but I did believe in the power of the word and of the word being made flesh I suppose, which again I suppose came from my temperament as well as my upbringing.”

Quote by Thomas Keneally

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Thomas Keneally

Thomas Keneally, born on October 7, 1935, is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his historical fiction. His works, such as 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' and 'Schindler's Ark', have gained international recognition. more

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