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‘I’m at home enjoying some mixed doubles.’
‘Everest is so overcrowded
at this time of year.’
‘It would be more dangerous if
you swallowed pies.’
‘I’m quietly confident.’
‘They’ve never forgiven us for George Washington retaking their airports.’
‘Go to sleep, dear, or I’ll ask Alexa if you’ve
been a naughty boy today.’
‘He’s a bit over-emojinal.’
‘The university’s emotional support
dog has been here too long.’
‘And this was me yesterday, showing you the pictures I’d taken of myself the day before.’
