"“I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas. I have been completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings, from pre-school groups to care home residents, and countless individuals and families of all ages.”"
"“I simply can't reply to each of you separately, but I'd like to thank you all most sincerely for your kind messages, and wish those of you who have planned your own local events: Have a very happy day.”"
"“Sir David's gift to the world has been a life spent exquisitely revealing Earth's wonders to us all. The very least he deserves is a big 100th birthday bash at the Royal Albert Hall. I'm very happy indeed, as the host, to be able to invite everyone to the party.”"
"“Presenter Kirsty Young will host the special 90-minute concert celebrating Sir David's life, which will air on BBC One and iPlayer from 20:30 BST on Friday. Special guests including Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin and Chris Packham will appear at the event to reflect on Sir David's life and legacy.”"
Sir David Attenborough said he expected to celebrate his 100th birthday quietly but received birthday greetings from pre-school groups, care home residents, and many individuals and families. He thanked everyone for their kind messages and said he could not reply separately, wishing people who planned local events a happy day. A 90-minute concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London serves as the climax of a week of events and broadcast programming. Kirsty Young will host the concert, which will air on BBC One and iPlayer from 20:30 BST on Friday. Guests including Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, and Chris Packham will reflect on his life and legacy, with music and wildlife moments from his career and the BBC natural history archive.
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