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If you have a nice drink before going to bed, you don’t stay awake at night. I like almost anything in a bottle.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗
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What thought won't let you sleep?Originally asked
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Weirdly, sometimes exhaustion keeps me awake. If I am really tired, I won’t sleep well.
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Cows in the field next door.
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A good film, a good book, a good script, a long phone call.
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Travelling on a tour bus.
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