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To my kids, for my shortcomings.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗
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Probably my wife, because sometimes I do crazy things.
To people who I’ve made a really quick joke about on stage and hurt.
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My coach, Scott Hann, for all the stress before competitions.
Both parents, I’ll write the book someday.
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The capacity to genuinely enjoy going to the gym.
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