Quotes by Magnus Magnusson

About Magnus Magnusson:

Magnus Magnusson was an Icelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer. Originally from Iceland, he was born in Reykjavík, but lived in Scotland for almost all of his life, although he never took British citizenship. He came to prominence as a BBC television journalist, and was best known as the presenter of the BBC television quiz programme Mastermind, which he hosted for 25 years.
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I have got the best of both worlds; growing up in Edinburgh and now living outside Glasgow.

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It was despairing to find out that I am mortal.

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There have been a lot of exercises and I've had to force myself to go out for walks even when I didn't feel like it, but apart from that, I am a lot better.

Magnus Magnusson

You don't say to a university professor who is immersed in a particular subject that they should get a life. They are encouraged to enjoy their subject and to pass it on.

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I love doing crosswords, it's so important to keep the brain going.

Magnus Magnusson

Author Bio

  • NameMagnus Magnusson
  • DescriptionIcelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
  • BornOctober 12, 1929
  • DiedJanuary 7, 2007
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; Iceland
  • ProfessionTelevision Presenter; Journalist; Writer; Translator; Historian
  • AwardsKnight Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire