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'' My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger.
— Billy Connolly
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "'' My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Billy Connolly
Sir William Connolly, CBE (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish stand-up comedian, musician, presenter, actor, and artist. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname "The Big Yin" ("The Big One", a reference to his 6' height).
About Billy Connolly
Sir William Connolly, CBE (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish stand-up comedian, musician, presenter, actor, and artist. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname "The Big Yin" ("The Big One", a reference to his 6' height).
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