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“My inspiration is my life, what I see happening around me. It can be history and, quite often, plain traditional fairy tales. But I never adapt; I nourish myself with old stories, and then create my own tales.”

Quote by Michel Ocelot

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Michel Ocelot, born on October 27, 1943, is a French writer known for his unique imagination and profound themes in his works. more

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