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: Mark Knopfler was inspired to write the song after seeing a woman writer on television who was discussing the Virgin Mary. This woman is widely believed to be historian and novelist Marina Warner .

: Dire Straits, led by guitarist and songwriter Mark Knopfler . 2 Lady Writer - 8d

: The song was released in 1979 as the lead single from their second studio album, Communiqué . : Mark Knopfler was inspired to write the

: It is frequently included on greatest hits compilations, such as Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits . 2 Lady Writer - 8d