"All You Need To Know About Europe", Germany.
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Having lost the last war, they are currently enjoying a Wirtschaftswunder, which can be briefly translated as "The best way to own a Mercedes is to build one."
— Alan Coren
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Source: Wikiquote: "Alan Coren" (Quotes, The Sanity Inspector (1974))
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About Alan Coren
Alan Coren (27 June 1938 – 18 October 2007) was an English humorist, journalist and broadcaster. He was for many years a frequent contributor to Punch, which he edited from 1977 to 1987. He regularly appeared on The News Quiz and Call My Bluff, and had a column in The Times.
About Alan Coren
Alan Coren (27 June 1938 – 18 October 2007) was an English humorist, journalist and broadcaster. He was for many years a frequent contributor to Punch, which he edited from 1977 to 1987. He regularly appeared on The News Quiz and Call My Bluff, and had a column in The Times.
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