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Quote by Jeremy Corbyn
I am just an ordinary person trying to do an ordinary job.
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The speaker describes themself as an ordinary person doing an ordinary job. The wording keeps attention on everyday effort rather than status or special importance. It presents the work as something practical and normal, while suggesting that the person does not see themself as exceptional.
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