Quote by Ian St. John

I don't want to see people decorating a house or digging a garden. As for guys like Jonathan Ross, he got an award there last Christmas. What for? He doesn't sing, dance or tell jokes, does he?

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This quote appears to express a disapproval towards the idea of admiring or rewarding individuals for pursuits like decorating houses or gardening. The mention of Jonathan Ross, a television personality, winning an award is used as an example to question the basis on which he received recognition, as he is not known for singing, dancing, or comedy. Overall, the quote seems to suggest a preference for recognizing and rewarding talents or achievements that are more traditionally associated with entertainment or artistic abilities.

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