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What is your greatest fear?
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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Loving, considerate and loyal.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.
My wife and I were meant to meet Frank Sinatra before he went on stage in Hamburg. But there was a taxi-drivers’ strike and we were too late.
Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.
I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.
Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
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