Sandy Powell
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Coffee, which is why I’ve given it up.
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Absolutely nothing.
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My very long to-do list.
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Anxiety. Have I finished this? Will I make the deadline? Could I have done that better? Are the children OK? Is the husband OK? Is the dog OK? Did I leave the oven on?
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