“It's one thing to ask your bank manager for an overdraft to buy 500 begonias for the borders in Haslemere, but quite another to seek financial succour to avail oneself of the 5-2 they're offering on lie de Bourbon for the St Leger.”
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Jeffrey Bernard
Jeffrey Bernard, a British journalist, was born on May 27, 1932, and passed away on September 4, 1997. He is known for his unique writing style and profound depiction of London's nightlife. more
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