Keith Richards, on knighthood and the royal family as quoted in BBC News (12 March 2007)
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Wouldn't let that family near me with a sharp stick, let alone a sword
— Keith Richards on Elizabeth II
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Source: Wikiquote: "Elizabeth II" (Quotes about Elizabeth II: [[File:Ford B0576 NLGRF photo contact sheet (1976-07-07)(Gerald Ford Library).jpg|thumb|Wouldn't let that family near me with a sharp stick, let alone a sword. ~
Keith Richards]])
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About Keith Richards
Keith Richards (born December 18, 1943) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, guitarist, and actor best known as one of the original members of the Rolling Stones.
About Keith Richards
Keith Richards (born December 18, 1943) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, guitarist, and actor best known as one of the original members of the Rolling Stones.
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