Mohamed Al-Fayed Quotes

The truth is that my grandfather was quite wealthy, a shipbuilder.

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• The truth is that my grandfather was quite wealthy, a shipbuilder.

  

  Mohamed Al-Fayed
  • Grandfather
  • Wealthy