My closest friend, who died not long ago, is buried near Marx's grave in Highgate cemetery, so I … - Alastair Campbell

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My after forty face felt far more comfortable than anything I lived with previously.

Alastair Campbell

My closest friend, who died not long ago, is buried near Marx's grave in Highgate cemetery, so I see the gaggle of admirers laying roses at the foot of his tombstone regularly. I have never been tempted to leave flowers there myself. Great theories, shame about the practice. Marx did many things. But inventing class was not one of them.

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