Lionel Shriver
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I would have taken more drugs.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I wasted a year doing nothing at 18. I got with a guy and just wanted to hang out. It didn’t do me any favours.
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The bits that consumed me with guilt.
I wouldn’t because everything is connected with everything else.
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I would have been a better listener. I would have pursued more friendships instead of focusing so much on work and myself. I’m doing all that now, but I’m running out of time.
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Paul Irons, the deputy head at my school, Fernwood comprehensive. He was an inspiration, and still is.
Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
To my teachers, for not paying attention.
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