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“Not only do we mock the Eurovision Song Contest itself, but we lampoon other European countries for taking it so seriously, and they all retaliate by voting for each other every year and ignoring our (sometimes) palpably superior songs. Accordingly, Britain has become the Millwall FC of Eurovision: we are hated, we know we are hated, and we pretend we are happy to be hated. It's actually quite a sad state of affairs.”

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Marcus Berkmann
Marcus Berkmann

Marcus Berkmann, born on July 14, 1960, is an accomplished journalist. His career spans various fields, including political, economic, and cultural reporting. Berkmann is known for his in-depth investigations and insightful analyses, with his work receiving widespread attention both domestically and internationally. more

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