David Shrigley
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The theme tune to Countdown.
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Paprika Plains by Joni Mitchell.
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Stephen Merchant
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The Lady Is A Tramp, by Frank Sinatra.
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At the end of every show, I always blast September by Earth, Wind & Fire at full volume as people leave. It is the best song in the world and has a sense of total positivity, community, friendship, physicality and memorability. It feels like an extraordinary human experience, a sense of joy and celebration that we are lucky to be here at all. It reminds me why I am alive, and I’d like to give people that. The ultimate end to my big gig on earth!
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