After her death the BBC Director General, Sir John Birt, paid tribute to Miss Dando's popularity and professionalism.

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Man, I miss the days when popularity was measured by something pure and simple like the amount of cash you got on your Bar Mitzvah.

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Miss Padaca was able to counter these alliances thanks to her popularity as a crusading radio commentator and support from the Catholic church.

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But neither do they miss chances to take advantage of the Great Helmsman's enduring popularity.

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