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“I do a job which I ought to find satisfying, and it leaves me bored and empty." "A diet of milk and honey, when you have teeth," he observed.”

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Dick Francis
Dick Francis

Dick Francis, born on October 31, 1920, was a renowned jockey from the United Kingdom. He achieved great success in the mid-20th-century British horse racing scene, winning numerous championships. After his retirement as a jockey, he transitioned into a career as a writer, authoring over 40 mystery novels that have been widely appreciated by readers worldwide. more

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