Homer is my hero; Johnny Vegas (the one on the right) reveals why The Simpsons' 300th episode is testament to its comic genius.

From: The Evening Standard (London, England) | Date: April 17, 2003| Author: Curtis, Nick | Copyright information

Byline: NICK CURTIS

WATCHING your first episode of The Simpsons is like losing your virginity - something you never forget. I was in the art room at sixthform college in 1987, when a guy came in with a tape saying, "You've gorra watch this." I saw the last 10 minutes and thought "This is genius". These days, I'll stop work to try and be home to see it on Fridays, but it's a fight to grab the remote. I always thought I could never love someone who didn't love The Simpson...

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