I hope that time hasn't come yet.
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Yesterday: sun-lounger, back garden, cup of tea, radio on.
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When I am in Italy with the family, not thinking about work.
Edward Fox
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Aside from family life, which is the ultimate happiness, when I see or hear a great artist.
Harry Redknapp
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When I met [my wife] Sandra. I was coming up 17. We met at the Two Puddings, a dance hall in Stratford.
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