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But push it too far - 10 to 15 minutes - and the odour gave way to "strong burnt rubber" while the shoes got hot, proving that even in science, timing is everything.

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"I've tried to stay present, but the past jumped into my head and the future jumped into my head as well. I gave myself a few uppercuts and tried to stay present," he said.

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But the piano gave her a safe space.

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He was the first one who gave me the chance to have my debut.

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On Friday, however, he gave them both a second consecutive day off.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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