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As he stars in a macabre new sitcom, the comedian talks about writer’s rage, his years of depression and why he still feels like he’s in his twenties. Greg Davies is late but, of course, he has a tale to tell. “I’ve just been throwing my niece through a window,” he...Old gold: Why are we all so obsessed with nostalgia?
Prudence Wade speaks to a psychologist to find out more. If you get together with a group of old friends, chances are you’ll spend a large chunk of time reminiscing about the past. Shared memories from bygone times are comforting and can make you feel warm and fuzzy....Ourplace News
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