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Old 20-04-2009, 03:35 PM
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Sounds like the poor fella isn't in the best of health.

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i always thought he was an american due to the voice, feel differently now i know he's a brit, although i'd still wish him a speedy recovery regardless of his nationality
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such a powerful mind! and also has a cracking sense of humor!
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cant they just change his batteries and he'll be fine?
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Sounds like the poor fella isn't in the best of health.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-...dge_University

Well, the guy never was gonna win a marathon.
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i used to joke that he wasnt really the brain, but just an outlet unit for a massive research team LOL

brief history if time is a must read!
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The poor bloke has he always been like he is since he was born?
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smart he was from young but motor neurone disease kicked in a little later in his life to put him where he is now

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im sure he has some sort of muscle wasting disease thats left him like that.
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Its bad shit isnt it.Why does it always happen to the nice people and not the scum of the earth.
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He has recovered so good news...
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when i heard he'd been rushed into hospital, i said to the missus they must have connected his wheelchair to jump leads

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He has recovered so good news...
yeah, it looked really dodgy as he had gone blue but they just pressed ctrl alt del and he was fine after rebooting

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