At the time many critics said smokers would respond by lighting up more at home - harming the health of their families.

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After returning to north Wales in 1963, Mr Parry took up a post at the Prince of Wales Theatre doing part-time lighting work.

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By the time he went away to Phillips Exeter Academy on scholarship, his name was already lighting up the ears of hip-hop heads and music industry insiders around New York.

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