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ABERDEEN native Ara Paiaya grew up to find fame as a movie director - and a book from the old Milltimber Primary School in his attic.
The 45-year-old has worked with some of Hollywood's biggest stars including Golden Globewinner Mickey Rourke; Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen; Blade Runner and Kill Bill actress Daryl Hannah; and the original Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno.
Paiaya stumbled upon the book How To Play Soccer by Ken Jones, which was taken from the Milltimber Primary School Library during his time there in the 1980s.
"I was going to return it only to find the school is being demolished," said Paiaya.
"I'm not sure I want to admit it was in fact me who borrowed the book as 40-plus years of late borrowing fees plus inflation is not something you want to find in the attic!
"Strangely enough, I never played football and preferred full-contact martial arts!"
Finding the book brought back memories of his time at Milltimber and how his love of film was rooted in his early childhood experiences of going to the movies in Aberdeen.
He said: "I have always had a passion for action movies and martial arts.
"So...