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Children dont just play any more - theyre far too busy learning to

Children dont just play any more – theyre far too busy learning to fence and taking extra French classes. In the end, youre actually doing more damage to your children by trying to hot-house them. Its far better to remain a calm parent. – Shirley Henderson

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Its odd, because I used to see pictures, on telly or wherever, of what I now know to be Shaftesbury Avenue and I used to wonder what that amazing street with all the lights was. Well, now I know. I think when you get a wee taste of something, it maybe isnt what you thought it was. – Shirley Henderson

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Shirley Henderson
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I spend plenty of time in London and it doesnt scare me, but its a lonely place, even if youve got friends there. My job takes me all around the world, meeting lots of interesting people. But I think if I couldnt get home, if I couldnt get back to what I consider my real life Id be frightened. – Shirley Henderson

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Home
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I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment. – Maria Mitchell

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My father had never watched tennis, never liked tennis too much. He said, OK, we buy a racket, we watch together, because we didnt know anything. It was a process of learning together that made it more interesting. – Novak Djokovic

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I think people should look at learning about Native American history the same as visiting Washington, D.C., and seeing the monuments there. Its all part of the package. – Chaske Spencer

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Teaching is the royal road to learning. – Jessamyn West

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