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“That came from my mother. She was the biggest influence on my life. I remember once refusing to get on a bus with her because she was wearing a mink, and I thought we should be taking a taxi. She just said, 'Who cares what people think?' and I remember sitting on that bus, being utterly embarrassed, but knowing somehow that she was totally correct.”

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Tony Wilson was a prominent British television and radio presenter, born on February 20, 1950, and passed away on August 10, 2007. He was well-known in the British television industry for his unique hosting style and influential programs. more

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