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“Talent on its own sat gracefully only on the very young. After a certain age it was what you did with it that counted.”

Quote by Liza Cody

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Liza Cody, born on April 11, 1944, is a British fiction writer known for her crime and thriller novels. Her works are renowned for their unique narrative style and in-depth psychological portrayals. more

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