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“I talk to bankers, distributors, marketing people. I used to sit at home in my tracksuit bottoms, and the real excitement of my day would be going out to get a copy of Private Eye and a latte.”

Quote by Rachel Johnson

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Rachel Johnson, born on September 3, 1965, is a seasoned editor with over two decades of experience in the publishing industry. She has held senior editorial positions at several well-known publishing houses and is known for her keen editorial eye and attention to detail. Johnson has made significant contributions to the quality of books and the dissemination of cultural values. more

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