Picnicking on the Downs with my family and dog – birds singing, sea sparkling, and mobile switched very firmly off.
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.
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