I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
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View all 577 →My childhood. I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket.
In my second year at Oxford University. There was much lolling over the side of punts on the river with languid male companions plying me with cheap champagne.
When my son was born. Actually, probably a month after, when I got over the enormous responsibility of being a mum.
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At age 97 and counting, guess.
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