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My grandfather was a ship's cook, and he came back from the Far East very often with strange little toys. One of the things he brought back was a puzzle box, which obsessed me for a long time.
Clive Barker
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My grandfather was a ship's cook, and he came back from the Far East very often with strange little toys. One of the things he brought back was a puzzle box, which obsessed me for a long time. — Clive Barker

About Clive Barker

Clive Barker was a Writer from South Africa (1944–2023).

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This quote is attributed to Clive Barker, a Writer from South Africa.
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Clive Barker lived from 1944 – 2023.