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“I was diagnosed dyslexic, but I should point out I…” quote by Tom Burke — Download Open image

“I was diagnosed dyslexic, but I should point out I don't think it majorly impacted on me. I don't feel that I overcame great odds. If anything it just pushed me in a certain direction that wasn't academia or maths or science.”

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