Living in a ski resort.
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Finding a cure for cystic fibrosis – it would change the life of my niece.
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A family of my own, I guess, though it terrifies me.
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A new pair of feet.
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Following the Zen proverb: you should sit and meditate for 20 minutes; if you’re too busy, then you should sit and meditate for an hour.
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Last night, having dinner with my husband, John, my son, Jonathan, and his girlfriend, Maude.
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When I was 14 I went up for Juliet with Zeffirelli and I was hugely disappointed that I didn’t get that.
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Things that I didn’t do during the day.
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Very warm and slightly giddying
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As a good friend.
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