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At eight he was writing formal French verse as well as memorising the intricate Russian fairytales which his devoted serf nanny told him.
ECONOMIST: Russian writers
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He was determined to keep the best English writing alive and well in India.
ECONOMIST: P. Lal
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Bill Walsh had no known writing talents, but I knew he was extremely well-read on football and military history.
FORBES: Bill Walsh, Maverick Football Coach
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He was also well known for his theatre work, writing the music for several plays and his own operetta.
BBC: Michael Marra
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He was knighted in 1949 and went on to become a cricket administrator and selector in Australia, as well as writing about the game.
BBC: Bradman's last Test cap sold
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He was knighted the following year and went on to become a cricket administrator and selector in Australia, as well as writing about the game.
BBC: Bradman cap fetches record sum