Paul Merton Quotes

I'll never forget my first experience of swede. It was at school and I thought I was getting mashed potato. I've never got over it.

Paul Merton

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• Forget
• Potatoes

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• I'll never forget my first experience of swede. It was at school and I thought I was getting mashed potato. I've never got over it.

  

  Paul Merton
  • School
  • Forget
  • Potatoes