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“The clock in the church tower said 4.32, as it had done for three hundred years. It was right once a day and that was better than no clock at all.”

Quote by Spike Milligan

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Spike Milligan (1918-2002) was an Irish-born British comedian, writer, and musician. As a co-creator and star of the groundbreaking radio comedy show "The Goon Show," he revolutionized comedy and influenced generations of comedians. Milligan is celebrated for his surrealist and absurdist humor, pioneering a style that became the foundation for modern comedy. Born in India, he served in the British Army during World War II before launching his legendary comedy career. more

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