“(after Noel Fielding has written "peep scarf" to describe a piece of muslim apparel) That's its proper name!”

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British comedian, actor, and author 1975

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“(after Noel Fielding has written "peep scarf" to describe a piece of muslim apparel) That's its proper name!”

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