Bernard Manning
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"Bernard John Manning" was an English comedian and nightclub owner.

Manning told irreverent jokes about people from all walks of life, but his act was best known for material involving ethnic stereotypes and minority groups. This led to frequent criticism that his act was racism/racist, which he discounted, saying: "I tell jokes. You never take a joke seriously." Manning became famous on British television during the 1970s, appearing on shows including The Comedians (TV series)/The Comedians and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club. The controversy surrounding his act meant that Manning was rarely seen on television in the later part of his career, but he continued to perform in theatres and pubs until his death.

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I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included.

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If you want to drink, have a drink... if you want to drive, then drive... there's nothing worse than having a smash sober...

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I remember Des O?Connor when he was white.

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You could tell she wasn't a scrubber' - on Madonna.

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