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The death of my wife: I’d happily have gone first.
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Several haircuts and my belly-button piercing.
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That I wasn’t quite as arrogant when I got successful.
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Many things. I remember wanting to be a vet, a ballet dancer and a hairdresser.
A teacher at my secondary school. We used to write and sing songs about him. Sorry, Sir! You were a great teacher.
A very nice holiday.
My friendships.
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