Morgan said: ‘Look, I am a British guy debating American cultural issues, including guns, which has been very polarising, and there is no doubt that there are many in the audience who are tired of me banging on about it.'

to twitch somebody's sleeve for attention

I have seen about as many monkeyshines from you as I will tolerate.

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