Quote by Johnny Vegas

I came back from university thinking I knew all about politics and racism, not knowing my dad had been one of the youngest-serving Labour councillors in the town and had refused to work in South Africa years ago because of the situation there. And he's never mentioned it - you just find out. That's a real man to me. A sleeping lion.

I came back from university thinking I knew all about politi

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This quote highlights the revelation of the speaker's father's past political activism and moral courage. Despite the speaker's educational knowledge, they were unaware of their father's impactful history as a Labour councillor and his principled refusal to work in South Africa during a time of racial injustice. The quote emphasizes the speaker's admiration for their father, depicting him as a humble figure who quietly fought for what he believed in, resembling a "sleeping lion" - strong, dignified, and ready to awaken when necessary.

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