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PK: For my children’s godparents, Danny, Mags and Sean.
DM: For my sisters and brother: thanks for the encouragement and the many books you passed on. TS: For my father, who showed me the importance of being a good communicator and orator. MET: For Bernie Verdon and John Fahy -- inspirational English teachers whose passion and enthusiasm were infectious.
