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A television. I don’t care for things. When I moved, I downsized and threw away most of my possessions.
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Holidays. For years, I would book a big house in Britain for a week for the entire family. There would be 14 of us. I don’t regret a penny.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 April 2018 source ↗
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Martin Compston
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An ornate carved pool table. With travelling, I’ve not had a game on it in two years.
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Having to clean out my daughter’s digs at university. The memory of the state of that toilet still lives with me.
My parents. They have been the best example of a loving and respectful marriage over 60 years.
Not being able to keep up piano lessons. I did a year and I was really good and loved it and then my parents couldn’t afford for me to continue.
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