Yeah, think that was when it did a bit for me

His research is obviously amazing, but not sure I was completely taken in by the North London gang thing, for example.

But bits of it have stayed with me.

Posted By: Bertie Russell on June 19th 2025 at 17:52:57

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- This will sound stupid... (General Chat) - Klobo04, Jun 19, 17:43:05
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