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The highest of highs and the lowest of lows.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2020 source ↗
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How would you describe what love feels like to you?Originally asked
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I’m not qualified to explain how it feels when my wife gives me a certain look.
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Openness, curiosity and compassion.
Ann Patchett
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Pulling yourself out of a wild ocean and on to a life raft.
Andrew O'Hagan
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Like getting out of the right side of the bed every morning, even when you don’t.
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A utility room.
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