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“I don't see any point in having a public service broadcaster which attempts to compete with the commercial sector. Obviously part of its remit is to entertain, but entertainment doesn't necessarily mean scraping the bottom of the barrel and appealing to the very lowest common denominator.”

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Jonathan Meades

Jonathan Meades is a British writer, critic, and documentary filmmaker, born on January 21, 1947. His work is known for its unique perspective and satirical tone, covering a wide range of fields including architecture, art, and culture. more

“I think the French agonise more about being French, I don't think English think about being English that much. I think the Scottish think about being Scottish and the Welsh think about being Welsh, but the English don't really care. But the French think about it all the time, it's an absolute preoccupation.”

Thinking Care Absolutes Scottish Preoccupation Welsh

Author:Jonathan Meades

“While I'm sure people in Britain have money worries, they don't have them like the French do. The French, however much money they have, are worried. They're a very stressed people. It seems to be a very essential component of the national psyche.”

People Seems Worry Essentials Worried Britain Components Stressed

Author:Jonathan Meades

“When the ladies see an athlette walking around, they think, Well, he got the cocaine, so let's go get high with him.”

Thinking Wells Walking Cocaine Getting High

Author:Moses Malone

“Seems like everybody wants to know if an athlete is on drugs, so you got to stay clear of wild people.”

People Ifs Knows Want Seems Clear Drug Athlete

Author:Moses Malone