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We are all guilty," he said. "We are all innocent. Only when we accept responsibility for our own actions do we become free. And only when every one … - Michael Moorcock
" "We are all guilty," he said. "We are all innocent. Only when we accept responsibility for our own actions do we become free. And only when every one of us accepts their share of responsibility will the world become safe for us all.
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About Michael Moorcock
Michael Moorcock (born 18 December 1939) is a prolific British writer and editor, long known for his SF and fantasy works and now also for literary novels.
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Bill Barclay
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William Ewert Barclay
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Michael Barrington
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Edward P. Bradbury
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James Colvin
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Warwick Colvin, Jr.
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Philip James
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Desmond Reid
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Michael John Moorcock
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Hank Janson
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