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I try to avoid saying 'fantastic' too often and 'obviously' is a dangerous word for all broadcasters.

Gary Lineker

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Gary Lineker
Age: 63
Born: 1960
Born: November 30
Association Football Player
Broadcaster
Journalist
Soccer Player
Sports Commentator
Leicester
England
Gary Winston Lineker
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Fantastic
Obviously
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