I never said my wishes were supposed to do anyone any good,… - Diana Wynne Jones

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I never said my wishes were supposed to do anyone any good, said the genie. In fact, I swore that they would always do as much harm as possible.

Diana Wynne Jones

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Diana Wynne Jones (August 16, 1934 – March 26, 2011) was an English author notable for her fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction.

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Alternative Names: Diana Gwyneth Jones

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