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“Science was always a passion, but I also loved 'Monty…” quote by Ben Miller — Download Open image

“Science was always a passion, but I also loved 'Monty Python' and 'The Young Ones,' and I discovered the Footlights comedy club at university, where a lot of those people got their start. I had a go and loved it immediately. After that, I just couldn't stop writing sketches, and it all took off from there.”

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