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Self-Defence
Nikesh talks about how he uses self-defence to help himself.
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    02:59
    Self-Defence
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    Introducing Wain
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  19. Themes of The Infinite
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  20. Alastair’s influences
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  21. Taking Up Boxing
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  22. Questions from the audience
    09:53
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  23. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
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