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According to an article in The Independent, Clarkson said that in 1999, an old friend of his, Pete Butters, stopped by to re-live old times and have a drink of whisky. Butters suggested that Clarkson should write a book about Ferrari for his new publishing company, who specialise in limited edition books. Clarkson agreed to write the book.
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