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"The impressionists, Debussy, Faure, in France, did take a few steps forward."
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"The 1984 European Championships were held in France and that was something important. I felt on form then, even though I was practically always injured at all the World Cups. It's a great memory. But in any case, the past is past."
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"The world changes materially. Science makes advances in technology and understanding. But the world of humanity doesn't change."
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