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If only I could drive. I have tried learning. I almost demolished James Ivory’s house in America. That was scary; I never drove again.
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What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?Originally asked
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A driving licence.
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A quiet moment.
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I could be kinder to myself.
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None: I do not want a funeral.
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