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“Not, of course, as much as Julia Roberts or David Beckham or Robbie Williams, but he found he wasn’t really bothered about that. He was, after all, basically a simple, modest person at heart. Doing a short but honest day’s work, doing it well and earning a revoltingly large amount of money would suit him very nicely.”

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Barking

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Tom Holt
Tom Holt

Tom Holt is a British novelist known for his humorous and satirical style. Born on September 13, 1961, he has been active in the literary world since the early 1980s. Holt's works span a variety of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, and humorous novels. more

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