Curious, playful and silly.
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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Optimistic, nurturing, enquiring.
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Short. Fat. Jewish.
Eager to learn.
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A garden chair from the Chelsea flower show. It was almost the price of a small crappy car.
Six months ago, I decided to move house. I got a skip, cleared everything out and then thought: “Why am I doing this?” So I remained, and I’m glad I did.
I wouldn’t because everything is connected with everything else.
To be inquisitive.
Time blindness.
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