The youth of today no longer care whether the words 'British Empire' are attached to an honour. A gong is a gong. And when future generations look back on what we have achieved in this country, they'll see less than they should and all because of a principle that has had its day. I am part of the establishment now. [--Benjamin Zephaniah]
from Voice Online: Why I accepted an 'empire' award
also The Independent: Benjamin Zephaniah: 'I'm just a normal bloke who writes poems'
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