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About Bill Bailey
English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter
Bill Bailey is an English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter. He is known for his stand-up work, his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books, and frequent appearances on panel shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI. He combines comedy with music and plays a variety of instruments in performance. His work is often associated with musical humour, improvisation, and television panel appearances, alongside his longer career in stand-up and acting.
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