Sharper knives.
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What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?Originally asked
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I just did it. I wanted to lose weight and respect my body more, and I’ve lost 31 pounds in three months.
Compulsory headphones for phone users in public.
Andy Serkis
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To see a united Labour party.
If there could be a double of me to look after my child when I’m working.
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I’d like a manoeuvre called after me, in the way Heimlich has.
I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
My dog wanting to go out for a wee.
People laughing at me, which is terrible for someone who makes a living out of making people laugh.
Lack of self-doubt.
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