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“Now that Mandela has been released from prison we can all admit what has been apparent, that he is not a Tembu tribesman, in fact he is not an African at all. He is quite obviously Chinese. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it makes those who persist in seeing him as a great African statesman look rather foolish.”

Quote by Auberon Waugh

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Auberon Waugh was a British journalist, author, and television personality known for his wit and his work across various media, including newspapers, magazines, and television. Born on November 17, 1939, and passing away on January 16, 2001, Waugh's career spanned several decades and made significant contributions to the field of journalism. more

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Source: Will this do?: the first fifty years of Auberon Waugh : an autobiography

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Source: The diaries of Auberon Waugh, 1976-1985: a turbulent decade

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“An unemployed electrician,whom I had been taunting with my reminder of how much richer I was, leaned forward and said:'What are your qualifications? I know exactly what your qualifications are.You bent over in the shower to pick up some soap at Eton and Harrow, like all the rest of them.”

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Source: Another Voice: An Alternative Anatomy of Britain

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