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“An office boy in London was the lowest of the low. The office boy was the tea boy. He would be the dog's body: It means someone who would do anything at all. I was quite prepared for that and enjoyed it.”

Quote by George Carey

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George Carey, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was born on November 13, 1935. He has been a significant figure in the Church of England, playing a pivotal role in shaping religious affairs in the UK. more

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