Yesterday because I was being paid to do it on stage.
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On New Year’s day I was so hungover my hair actually hurt. I lay on the sofa with my daughter and we watched The Muppets for two hours and I cried with laughter.
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Andy Roddick
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At my oldest friend’s wedding.
I last shed a tear when my nephew, who is under 10, announced that he was learning the trombone. When I was about the same age and wanted to learn the trumpet, a music teacher said: “The trumpet isn’t for you. You’ve got too-thick lips.”
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Yesterday: I went to see the film God’s Own Country.
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My kids, for the jokes. Some of them are pretty bad.
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I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
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