The older I get, the more I want to do. It beats death, decay or golf in unfortunate trousers. Peace and quiet depress me. (Simon Schama)

The older I get, the more I want to do. It beats death, decay or golf in unfortunate trousers. Peace and quiet depress me.

Simon Schama

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