A Quote by Anthony Browne

My dad never decided what he wanted to do; at times he fought in the army, was a teacher, a boxer, a light engineer, and a then a publican. My mum was a traditional housewife and mother. They showed my brother and I unconditional love.

Anthony Browne

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Dad Teacher Army Boxer Brother Conditional Love Decided Engineer Fought Housewife Light Love Mother Mum My Brother My Dad Never Then Times Traditional Unconditional Unconditional Love Wanted

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Anthony Browne
British - Writer
Born: September 11, 1946

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Josh O'Connor

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