Quote by Nick Clegg

I don't watch a huge amount of telly. I read a lot. I'm reading at the moment 'Freedom,' by Jonathan Franzen, a great big brick of a book, and I'm loving it.

I don't watch a huge amount of telly. I read a lot. I'm read

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In this quote, the speaker emphasizes their preference for reading over watching television. They admit to not being an avid television viewer but instead immersing themselves in books. Currently reading "Freedom" by Jonathan Franzen, described as a lengthy and captivating book, they express their fondness for the reading experience. The quote showcases the speaker's prioritization of books as a source of entertainment and suggests their enjoyment in indulging in the substantial narrative offered by Franzen's work.

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