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The Bright Side of Life

Milton Mermikides, guitar virtuoso and music theorist, spent 4 months living at Charing Cross Hospital being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This rendition of “Always Look on The Bright Side of Life” (words and music by Eric Idle) was one of many thank yous to the medical staff that helped save his life.

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Unknown's avatarAuthor Josh WittenPosted on 15 April 2013Categories Song of the Week, This Mortal CoilTags acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Always Look on The Bright Side of Life, Charing Cross Hospital, Eric Idle, leukemia, Milton Mermikides, Monty Python

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