I wasn’t absolutely too sure where the Falklands was, and I didn’t want to make a bloody fool of myself.
Meaning of the quote
Denis Thatcher, a British businessman, didn't want to look silly by pretending to know where the Falkland Islands were located when he wasn't actually sure. He didn't want to embarrass himself by acting like he knew something he didn't. It's better to admit when you're not sure about something rather than trying to fake it.
About Denis Thatcher
Sir Denis Thatcher was the husband of Margaret Thatcher, the first female British Prime Minister. He was granted the Thatcher baronetcy in 1990, making him the most recent commoner to receive a hereditary title in the UK.
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