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However, my problems with my memory are further complicated by the fact that while I don't have any recollection of things I have actually done, I have very vivid recollections of loads of things that I haven't done.

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Alexei Sayle
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 7
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City of Liverpool
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