Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Magnus Magnusson

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Scottish journalist Magnus Magnusson.

Last updated on April 20, 2025.

Magnus Magnusson, was an Icelandic-born British-based journalist, translator, writer and television presenter. Born in Reykjavík, he lived in Scotland for almost all his life, although he never took British citizenship. He came to prominence as a BBC television journalist and was the presenter of the BBC television quiz programme Mastermind for 25 years. His catchphrase "I've started so I'll finish" was said whenever the time ran out while he was reading a question on the show.

Scottish - Journalist | October 12, 1929 - January 7, 2007

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There have been a lot of exercises and I've had to force myself to go out for walks even when I didn't feel like it, but apart from that, I am a lot better.

Magnus Magnusson

It was despairing to find out that I am mortal.

Magnus Magnusson

You don't say to a university professor who is immersed in a particular subject that they should get a life. They are encouraged to enjoy their subject and to pass it on.

Magnus Magnusson

I have got the best of both worlds; growing up in Edinburgh and now living outside Glasgow.

Magnus Magnusson

I love doing crosswords, it's so important to keep the brain going.

Magnus Magnusson