If it took less than 14 hours to fly to New Zealand, that would be great. A super-duper-fast plane would be cool.
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Sharper knives.
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A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.
Finding a partner.
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Having someone to come in every day and tidy my house.
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I already had a career when I was growing up.
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My children, because they come with me wherever I go.
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