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“It's a pragmatist's business, comedy. Start off with good intentions…” quote by Mel Smith — Download Open image

“It's a pragmatist's business, comedy. Start off with good intentions and references to the Pompidou Centre and you end up with boiled sweets and a pantomime cow.”

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