Now, perfectly ordinary people will give each other hugs. I mean, it used to be that a hug was reserved for if you came back from Australia - you know, back in the '40s and '50s.
From Melvyn Bragg
The abolition of slavery was driven by the King James Bible. It gave slaves a common language and purpose.
In an arts programme, my job was to go where the talent was. And the talent was in popular culture.
The arts stimulate imagination. They provoke thought. And then, having done that, all sorts of other things happen.
I don't feel like I'm slowing down.
My life is not very different from what it was 20 years ago. In fact, my career hasn't changed much since I was 22.
I was brought up in a strong working-class community by working-class parents and relations until I was 18, and that's what I really am. Now all sorts of things have been added, but that's what I am.
I decided years ago that I am just unfashionable.
I'm not a fan of the working class being mocked, including by some of our famous writers - even those who came from it.
I've been making arts programmes for almost 50 years, and every day, I can't believe my luck.
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