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“The News of the World no longer exists. How nice to realise that even the most offensive things will eventually require a footnote to explain what they were.”

Quote by Philip Pullman

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Dæmon Voices

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Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more

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