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    He wants to build something quite stunning in its ambition, like the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty — a tribute to London that people will fall in love with. Full Article at Times Online
    He wants to build something quite stunning in its ambition, like the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty — a tribute to London that people will fall in love with.
    Boris Johnson – Boris Johnson SOURCE: Times Online 1 month ago
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Look out, Paris, Boris plans a ‘Piffle Tower’
  1. He loves living in London and wants to give something back to the city. The Olympics are obviously a very important event and he wants to be able to contribute to a legacy project that people will be able to enjoy for many years to come.
    SOURCE: Times Online 1 month ago
  2. Our country is littered with public art of absolutely no merit. We are entering a new period of fascist gigantism. These are monuments to egos and you couldn't find a more monumental ego than Boris.
    SOURCE: Times Online 1 month ago
  3. American-style culture of philanthropy
    SOURCE: Times Online 1 month ago
  4. My name is Ozymandias, king of kings, Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
    SOURCE: Times Online 1 month ago

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