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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Author
gptkb:newspaper
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gptkbp:active_years
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gptkb:Present
gptkb:1980
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Manchester
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:The_Times
gptkb:The_Guardian
gptkb:The_Independent
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:British_Book_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1955-07-23
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Birmingham,_England
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:contribution
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Language and grammar education
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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“ A misplaced apostrophe can ruin your day.”
“ It’s a matter of life and punctuation.”
“ I’m not a grammar snob.”
“ Punctuation is the key to clarity.”
“ The English language is a living thing.”
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lynne Truss
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:E._B._White
gptkb:George_Orwell
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gptkbp:known_for
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Punctuation advocacy
Grammar commentary
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:British
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:Eats,_Shoots_&_Leaves
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Borough
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Malcolm_Bradbury
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gptkbp:style
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Humorous
Didactic
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gptkbp:website
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http://www.lynnetruss.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Rude_Book
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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