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Waiting, waiting, waiting
100 minutes was spent here waiting for the gates to open
The Greatest Show on Earth
August 8th 2008 I had waited seven years for this moment - and with a sudden rush of activity, my dream was realised as an envelope was thrust into my hand. My eager fingers fondled the contents and brought them into view, where I could admire the glossy sheen of these warm-coloured tickets and the gleaming gold lettering which read “The Opening Ceremony Of The XXIX Olympic Games”. My fingers glided gently
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