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“You don't want to be hard to look at. Plain very good, hard to look at bad. The plain shall inherit the earth; time is our friend.”

Quote by Graham Norton

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Graham Norton, born on April 4, 1963, is an Irish television and radio presenter known for his distinctive humor and in-depth interviews with celebrities. He has a broad fan base in both Ireland and the UK, hosting popular shows such as 'The Graham Norton Show' and 'Saturday Night with Graham Norton'. more

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