Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh 'proud' of fans stealing copies of books
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The author of Trainspotting ''the most shoplifted book in history'' Irvine Welsh has urged people to keep stealing copies - because he still gets royalties when they are nicked.
The author of Trainspotting ''the most shoplifted book in history'' Irvine Welsh has urged people to keep stealing copies - because he still gets royalties when they are nicked.
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Irvine Welsh says Bob Dole a big help in Trainspotting's success in the US – The Irish Times
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Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh
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Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh slams woke lefties for trying to control everything
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Trainspotting used book by Irvine Welsh: 9780786882212
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Edinburgh author Ryan Sam Turner launches debut novel in support of stillbirth and neonatal death charity SANDS
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Choose drugs?' 30 years after he wrote Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh says life is tougher now, Irvine Welsh
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