Ulysses by James Joyce, but I might make a start next week – or the week after that …
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All of them. I’m not someone who can sit down and read – I wish I could.
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View all 33 →Probably all of them because I am not big into English literature. I read a lot of self-improvement books.
I’ve never got through Ulysses.
I feel no shame about not reading a book. That’s silly.
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Fear of flying.
Years ago in a safari park in South Africa, and getting all dressed up for dinner. Walking across the lawn, I didn’t realise there was a swimming pool that hadn’t been lit and walked straight into the shallow end fully clothed. It still haunts me. I remember trying to get out as if no one would notice.
Fiercely loyal, funny, easy-going. I’m sure my daughter and stepdaughters wouldn’t agree with the last bit, but I think I am.
Living life to the full, not having regrets and not trying to plan your future too much. Just enjoy every minute.
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