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What makes a 'Heintje Davids' a successful one? Not the way I did it, at least

What makes a 'Heintje Davids' a successful one? Not the way I did it, at least

The author examines the Dutch expression "Heintje Davids," which is used to describe someone who repeatedly returns after announcing their retirement. They share a personal anecdote about mistakenly believing the name belonged to a former soccer player rather than the actual variety artist.

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