Tim Jopling
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Born
in Croydon, The United Kingdom
June 26, 1977
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Michael Crichton, Ian Fleming, Henning Mankell
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August 2014
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“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
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“Police work wouldn't be possible without coffee," Wallander said.
"No work would be possible without coffee."
They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.”
― One Step Behind
"No work would be possible without coffee."
They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.”
― One Step Behind
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