The "typical" Tolkien fan may vary from one country to another. Here in Germany, people of my age and gender are not usually fans of fantasy/science fiction. When I get together with fans, which isn't often, as I don't know many in my area, I find that many of the Middle-earth fans are fairly young and often male. Not that I'm complaining, mind you!
I'm a classical musician, so I don't share the musical taste that many of you mention, and I'm only interested in my computer when it functions satisfactorily. However, I have always loved to read, though more historical books than fantasy/SF. I love language, and that could be a common factor among Tolkien fans - meaning book fans more than movie fans.
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'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth..
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