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Ben Elton pays himself £1m a year

Ben Elton earned almost £1million last year, according to his company accounts.

He paid himself a £700,000 salary from the firm Stand Up, plus £237,500 in dividends.

The income reflects the success of the Queen musical We Will Rock You, panned by critics but a hit with audiences.

A similar project based on Rod Stewart's songs will also help boost the former stand-up's bank balance.

Published: 21 Feb 2004

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