I spent a little time in Germany as a schoolboy learning German, and it's a country I knew very well, spent a lot of time in. I knew the history very well. I've always wanted to do a piece of work about the post-war period, of one sort or another.

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This quote reflects the speaker's personal connection and familiarity with Germany, as well as their interest in its history, particularly the post-war period. The individual mentions their time spent in Germany as a schoolboy, acquiring knowledge of the language and immersing themselves in the country's history. Their desire to create a creative work related to the post-war era suggests a deeper desire to explore and depict this significant period in German history.

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