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“But just as soon as this war's over and finished with,I'll get back home and marry her.I've grown up with her, Joey, known her all my life. S'pose I know her almost as well as I know myself, and I like her a lot better.”

Quote by Michael Morpurgo

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Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a renowned British children's literature author, born on October 5, 1943. His works are known for their rich imagination and profound emotional depth, making them highly popular among readers. more

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