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Lenny Henry used humour to protect himself while dealing with racist childhood bullying

Lenny Henry used humour to protect himself while dealing with racist childhood bullying

Sir Lenny Henry, who grew up in Dudley, opened up about the racist bullying he endured during his childhood

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