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An astronaut, a writer, a dancer.
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A steam train driver.
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I always wanted to be a singer.
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Anything and everything. I watched the Olympics and wanted to be an 800m runner. If I watched Inspector Morse, I wanted to be a pathologist.
First loved, then laid, then paid.
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Anyone who promotes peace.
Fear, anxiety and panic attacks.
I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.
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