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Published 18:53 29 Mar 2018 BST
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Explaining the initial pride he felt with his work, the sculptor has opened up to Bleacher Report about how difficult he found the days that followed the unveiling. Fighting back tears as he gives the interview, he concedes that the subject is still "difficult to talk about," and that as well as himself, members of his family were also affected by the reaction.
Now though, nearly a year on from the unveiling, Emanuel has revealed his second attempt at the bust. Having been challenged to have another go by Bleacher Report, he accepted.
Clearly, the results are much improved.
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After watching the interview, whether you agree the new version is a significant improvement or not doesn't really seem to matter too much. Instead, it's more about the fact Emanuel was able to give it another go, despite the reaction his first attempt received and the obvious impact it had on himself and his family. It really is a measure of the man.The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 137
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