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“The TV licence people just can't believe we don't have a television. I'm a bolshie git. I shout at them things like, 'I don't need TV, I'm an intellectual.'”

Quote by Julian Cope

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Julian Cope is a British musician, writer, and music critic, born on October 21, 1957. Known for his unique musical style and extensive musical knowledge, he was a member of the punk rock band The Teardrop Explodes and is renowned for his solo music projects. more

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