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“The divorce is a regret of mine and my mum thinks that we should have stayed together. He's now remarried so there's no chance of us getting back together.”

Quote by Carol Vorderman

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Carol Vorderman

Carol Vorderman, born on December 24, 1960, is a British television presenter, mathematician, and author. She is known for her role in mathematics education programs on television, particularly as the host of the long-running game show 'Countdown'. Vorderman has also published numerous mathematics books, dedicated to fostering public interest in mathematics. more

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