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I say it a lot to my kids when I’ve lost my temper, and I’ll save up a big one for when they are 18.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2019 source ↗
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My children. I was away an awful lot when they were little and not very good at being a father when I was around. I could have done better.
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My parents, for not pursuing an academic career.
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