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A Cessna Golden Eagle eight-seater aircraft. I flew it across the Atlantic both ways and did two US tours and two European tours in it. I finally sold it and got a job as an airline pilot in which I was paid to fly, rather than the other way round.
A saxophone for £8,000.
Ten years ago I bought a painting. I lived with it for a year before realising I didn’t like it at all. So it’s on my wall, mocking me daily.
I want to take Aline to a good restaurant, and we'll have a good meal,
Not being able to laugh at themselves.
By people smiling or shaking their heads. I’ll even take rolling their eyes.
Having conversations with young people who you remember being born.
Oh, most days. I can watch a political programme and think, “That sounds a really good point.” Then someone will argue the opposite and I’ll think, “Yeah, he’s got a point as well.” I am constantly sitting on a fence.
Always trying to turn things into a joke.
Quiet, sharp, clumsy.
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