Pick Me Up!

HIGH HOPES

Heading to the back of the line, I walked straight past most of the guys in my year. Every school photo day was the same. Head to the back of the line, ready to stand at the top.

At 5ft 9in, I was one of the tallest in my year group, so it was just the way it was. Coming from a line of 6ft family members, I’ve always been tall.

My dad is 6ft 7in and my brothers are around the same, if just

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