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The speaker is recalling a fond childhood memory of playing blackjack with her grandfather. The quote suggests an early, positive connection with family through a game she enjoyed.
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Originally said in English.
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About Victoria Coren Mitchell
British writer, television presenter and professional poker player
Victoria Coren Mitchell is a British writer, television presenter and professional poker player. She writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph and has presented the BBC quiz show Only Connect since it began in 2008. She is known for work that crosses writing, broadcasting and poker. Her public profile is especially tied to her long-running column and to Only Connect, while her poker career adds another strand to a varied media life.
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