There was always a manic energy about Loonie, some strange … - Tim Winton

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There was always a manic energy about Loonie, some strange hotwired spirit that made you laugh with shock. He hurled himself at the world. You could never second-guess him and once he embarked upon something there was no holding him back. Yet the same stuff you marvelled at could really wear you down. Some Mondays I was relieved to be back on the bus to school.

Tim Winton

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Timothy John Winton (born 4 August 1960) is an Australian writer. He has written many novels, as well as children's books, non-fiction books, and short stories.

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Birth Name: Timothy John Winton

Alternative Names: Timothy J. Winton • T. J. Winton • T. Winton • Winton, Timothy John • Уинтон, Тим • Тим Уинтон • Т. Уинтон

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