I was quite naughty at school. I was always in the back of the class messing about with the Bunsen burner rather than paying attention. (Jim Sturgess)

I was quite naughty at school. I was always in the back of the class messing about with the Bunsen burner rather than paying attention.

Jim Sturgess

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