Big, shy, angry.
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
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What would you like to be remembered for?
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Trying quite hard.
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Curious, thoughtful and kind.
Quietly somewhat funny.
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View profile →Working in farming in Somerset at 18, there were elements that were awful, and they were all really edifying. I mean, feeding chickens in sleet was hard work but I am so glad I did it.
Not having my injuries: shoulders, knees and ankles. I did a lot of contact sports as a kid.
I don’t care that much about legacy. Within family I do, but not externally.
A spirit of generosity.
Sickeningly, it’s probably my wife, because she’s a legend.
Rolling a quad bike.
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