A Quote by Geoff Dyer

Contrary to popular belief, Oxford has the highest concentration of dull-witted, stupid, narrow-minded people anywhere in the British Isles.

Geoff Dyer

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Anywhere Belief British Concentration Contrary Contrary To Popular Belief Dull Highest Minded Narrow Narrow-Minded Oxford People Popular Stupid

Quote Author

Geoff Dyer
English - Writer
Born: June 5, 1958

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