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I have an insane desire to shave a stroke or two off my handicap.
Alistair Cooke
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Alistair Cooke
Age: 95 †
Born: 1908
Born: November 20
Died: 2004
Died: March 30
Journalist
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Television Presenter
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Salford
Greater Manchester
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