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“What's fascinating is where they come from in the world. People in Bangladesh, a chap in a fire-base in Tikrit in Iraq. Chap in an Irish pub in Dublin. And lovely to think this literary network - or rather network of readers - is well spread out.”

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John Gimlette

John Gimlette, born in 1963, is a British author known for his travel and adventure literature. His works often blend deep insights into history, culture, and nature with rich personal experiences, showcasing his unique literary style and profound humanistic concerns. more

“We don't really listen to what the other person is saying. We have gotten used to information being in such a concentrated form all the time, and so continuously, that conversation somehow seems inadequate for a lot of people, and therefore they can't join in it. You notice how many people can't argue anymore - without getting very upset.”

People Persons Seems Form Used Information Conversation Arguing Upset Inadequate

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“In Western Civilization - America and Britain - if you see people talking and it becomes an argument and voices are raised, you are not surprised if violence follows. Hopefully it won't, but you are not surprised.”

People Ifs America Voice Talking Violence Civilization Argument Raised Western Hopefully Britain Western Civilization People Talking

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“If you travel in countries like Morocco, and I say that because I have just come from Morocco, if people are shouting at each other in an argument, violence is not going to follow. That would be just so far removed.”

People Ifs Country Would Be Violence Argument Shouting Morocco

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“This terrible frustration that we so often feel in the West in not being able to articulate and express ourselves.”

Feels Able Terrible West Frustration

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