Margaret Forster
British writer
Magnus Magnusson, was an Icelandic-born British-based journalist, translator, writer and television presenter. Born in Reykjavik, he lived in Scotland for almost all his life, although he never took British citizenship.
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About the Magnus Magnusson
Magnus Magnusson, was an Icelandic-born British-based journalist, translator, writer and television presenter. Born in Reykjavik, he lived in Scotland for almost all his life, although he never took British citizenship. He came to prominence as a BBC television journalist and was the presenter of the BBC television quiz programme Mastermind for 25 years.
5 Quotes by Magnus Magnusson
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I love doing crosswords, it’s so important to keep the brain going.
Magnus MagnussonIcelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
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You don’t say to a university professor who is immersed in a particular subject that they should get a life. They are encouraged to enjoy their subject and to pass it on.
Magnus MagnussonIcelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
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It was despairing to find out that I am mortal.
Magnus MagnussonIcelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
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There have been a lot of exercises and I’ve had to force myself to go out for walks even when I didn’t feel like it, but apart from that, I am a lot better.
Magnus MagnussonIcelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
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I have got the best of both worlds; growing up in Edinburgh and now living outside Glasgow.
Magnus MagnussonIcelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.