Even when I was a child, I always wanted to be older. I realised just in time that it's a mistake and to enjoy my youth while I had it. (Mark Gatiss)

Even when I was a child, I always wanted to be older. I realised just in time that it's a mistake and to enjoy my youth while I had it.

Mark Gatiss

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