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01Undated

I was born in very sorry circumstances. Both of my parents were very sorry.

Norman Wisdom / quote

02Undated

My comedy is for children from three to 93. You do need a slightly childish sense of humour and if you haven't got that, it's very sad.

Norman Wisdom / quote

03Undated

I was born in London, and went to school in Scotland - I used to be dead tired when I got home at night.

Norman Wisdom / quote