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" My life is not very different from what it was 20 years ago. In fact, my career hasn't changed much since I was 22. "

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" To give religion two minutes a day, in its own space, isn't exactly selling general morality or atheism short. "

" The BBC does a sterling job, but I'd like to see it do more. ITV does four arts programmes a year; it used to be 28. At least Sky, with its two arts channels, is trying. "

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" I was brought up in a strong working-class community by working-class parents and relations until I was 18, and that's what I really am. Now all sorts of things have been added, but that's what I am. "

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