Judith Kerr
British writer and illustrator
Not having longer legs.
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People who have ghosted me for my politics.
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That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.
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I would have skipped the time my daughter was nine to 13, when I was in a toxic relationship.
I am trying to find a little happiness at least once a day, so this morning.
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