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Frightening, exhilarating and all-consuming.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2023 source ↗
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Effervescence in the soul.
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Safe, strong and smiley.
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The best of times, the worst of times.
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Like Celtic hitting the back of the net in the 90th minute of a Champions League football match.
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