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“Check-ups are, in my experience, a grave mistake; all they do is allow the quack of your choice to tell you that you have some sort of complaint that you were far happier not knowing about.”

Quote by John Mortimer

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John Mortimer was a distinguished British barrister, writer, and screenwriter. Born on April 21, 1923, and passing away on January 16, 2009, he is celebrated for his legal thrillers and his role in the television series 'Rumpole of the Bailey'. more

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