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Quote by Melvyn Bragg

“Occasionally now I feel a wang that goes in my head - once you've got it you've got it. The [illness] was quite severe, leaving me deeply unhappy and frightened.”

Quote by Melvyn Bragg

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Melvyn Bragg is a renowned British broadcaster, known for his programs in the fields of history and literature. Born on October 6, 1939, he has been active in the broadcasting industry since the 1960s. more

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