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yes, very much, he based Watson on himself! Funny huh!

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Dr. Watson's appearance was likely inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle, the author who created the character. Doyle may have also drawn on aspects of his own physical appearance when describing Watson in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

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Conan doyle was a man with a determined look around him. He was intelligent, stout, and had a blonde colored moustache, in contrast to his black hair.

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What did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's father do for a living?

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