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  • He says he could not do the "mothercare" and hand-holding side some agents specialise in, though I happen to know he worked very hard to support Rushdie during the worst moments of the fatwa.

    Andrew Wylie: 'I'm a books person. Yes, I have a Kindle. I used it for an hour and a half and put it in the closet' 2010

  • As many commentators have noted, when the publisher's editor declined in consequence (a fact whose truth is often exaggerated) the creative vacuum was increasingly filled by the dynamic and supportive figure of the agent, supplying the writers 'traditional need for literary mothercare.

    Culture | guardian.co.uk 2010

  • As many commentators have noted, when the publisher's editor declined in consequence (a fact whose truth is often exaggerated) the creative vacuum was increasingly filled by the dynamic and supportive figure of the agent, supplying the writers 'traditional need for literary mothercare.

    The Guardian World News 2010

  • How I wanted love and fell-now I say what the hell. all of those dark days are gone. 'danielafraser Good morning world! lauramaddison off to mothercare world with a pregnant friend, then the marriott to check it out as a venue for an event i'm helping my mam with! laters

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009

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