Toomey, Philippa. "Tilting at windmills", London Times, 8 July 1978, p. 12.
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I have no particular political views but I was and am struck by the idea that the left and the right are always entirely similar when they become extreme - they click together like two edges of a magnet.
— Alan Williams (novelist)
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About Alan Williams (novelist)
Alan (Emlyn) Williams (born 28 August 1935) is an ex-foreign correspondent, novelist and writer of thrillers. He is the son of Emlyn Williams.
About Alan Williams (novelist)
Alan (Emlyn) Williams (born 28 August 1935) is an ex-foreign correspondent, novelist and writer of thrillers. He is the son of Emlyn Williams.
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