I think it would be safe to assume that, without the influence of books on my life, I would much more be a reflection of my surrounding culture.

我想，应该这样说，如果没有书本对我的影响，我就只不过是我周围文化环境的一个复制品而已。

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Certainly my own writing career has taken off in the months surrounding my 30th birthday in ways that put the preceding years of my twenties to shame.

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Today therefore, to spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career, I will conclude my chairmanship.

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