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It sounds amazing! ill preorder in feb! (Jan too miserable 💸)

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that's the spirit!!! (thank you)

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Jan 23Liked by Katie Clapham

Also not a sports fan until I watch (mostly) or read (occasionally) something that I love. Have you seen Le Mans ‘66 (or Ford vs Ferrari as it seems to be known everywhere else)? Loved that so much I’ve seen it multiple times. Also looking forward to watching The Iron Claw and obviously that has nothing to do with Jeremy Allen White. Nothing at all.

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Yes! I enjoyed that one, but not quite as much as Rush. Haven't seen Ferrari yet but will do at some point. Christian Bale popping up in Le Mans - star of one of the other sports films I liked; The Fighter! I will definitely go and see The Iron Claw and it's 100% because of Jeremy Allen White.

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I’d completely forgotten about The Fighter. Yes, Bale excellent in that too. I love him. I contemplated seeing Ferrari at the cinema but I had enough of Adam Driver’s terrible Italian accent in House of Gucci. Obviously I also love all the Rocky and Creed films too. Can’t stand to watch boxing in real life though.

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This looks fantastic Katie! Is it YA or adult fiction? Will buy either way probs. Becks x

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Excellent question Becks and one I should have clarified in the piece, but yes this one is for adults. Have amended. Thank you! Xx

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Wonderful, will be pre ordering from you imminently!

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I absolutely loved ‘Carrie Soto is back’ which is about a world champion tennis player and a great read!

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I had convinced myself that this piece was a witty piece about the comeback of Gladiators!! I was steeling myself to be persuaded to watch it by your brilliant writing!! I’ve avoided watching it so far, because despite the nostalgia that is calling me, Gladiators was only good for two things. 1. Shouting “Gladiators rrready!” In a Scottish accent. 2. An a precursor to the smasher Blind Date (and here is your host...!).

Anyway! This also sounds excellent! X

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