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Every morning when I go into our three-year-old’s room. He’s so happy to see you, it’s a moment of heaven.
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David Shrigley
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Walking the dog on a beach in Dorset with my wife.
Right now: Summer. Dusk. On my couch watching Australian Open tennis with my kids and dog. Doors wide open to a beautiful body of water. The first star of the night just appeared in the sky. Life is magical.
When our family was complete.
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I don’t know, and I’m completely OK with not knowing.
Like becoming warm after you’ve been cold.
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