Josette Simon
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My dear friend Katy. I’m sorry that I couldn’t stop you from making the most devastating decision. She committed suicide.
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I pulled a chair away from a girl who was just about to sit down on our second day of primary school. She farted when she hit the floor and everyone laughed.
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Andrea Riseborough
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Helen Edmundson, because I wasn’t able to be a better friend at school.
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My wife. I made mistakes in my early life and hurt her. Everybody thinks the grass is greener, but it’s not. To say sorry to her when she understands will be one of the greatest gifts God has given me.
My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.
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David Attenborough. Not only has he taught us so much, but he’s also brought so much happiness to so many people.
Closing down social media or having more dogs.
Realising I was never going to achieve the grades to become a vet.
Yesterday: my daughter accidentally hit me in the balls.
She’s Gone by Hall and Oates, but with the words changed to He’s Gone.
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