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The lack of role models in leadership in the US, in particular our government.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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That I spent so many years being overweight and out of shape.
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In the last couple of years, Britain.
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Public catering in the parks, where we lost a tonne of money. Now the public will buy excellent simple, fresh food. All they wanted in the 80s were slimy burgers, Mr Whippy and Coke.
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