"I went to the butchers to buy a leg of lamb. "Is it Scotch?", I asked. "Why?" the butcher said in reply. "Are you going to talk to it or eat it?". "In that case, have you got any wild duck?". "No", he responded, "but I've got one I could aggravate for you.""

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Source: One-line genius by Duncan Campbell, www.theguardian.com. March 16, 2007.

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Chic Murray

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Chic Murray was a Scottish comedian known for his sharp wit and unique humor, making significant contributions to the world of comedy.

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