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I think the longer Britain is in Europe the better.

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Billy Connolly
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: November 24
Actor
Banjoist
Comedian
Composer
Film Actor
Guitarist
Screenwriter
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Stage Actor
Stand-Up Comedian
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Glasgow
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Sir William Connolly
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