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“The sign said 'The Green Turtle, Chelonia myadas, is the source of turtle soup....' I am the source of William G. soup if it comes to that. Everyone is the source of his or her kind of soup. In a town as big as London, that's a lot of soup walking around.”

Quote by Russell Hoban

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Russell Hoban was a renowned writer known for his unique literary style and contributions to children's literature. His works spanned various genres, including novels, poetry, and plays. Hoban's career began in the 1950s, and his works gained widespread recognition in the literary world and among readers. more

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