But was I liked when I was 21? Honestly, no -- or not by many; sometimes not even by my family, whose love and respect I fortunately knew was a lot more important.
Fortunately, I know I'm not alone in feeling like I've been faking it.
Fortunately, I know exactly what I'll be reading when I finally get time off, starting with Tahmima Anam's latest novel The Bones of Grace (Canongate £14.99), which she finished writing at [my workspace and cultural venue] Second Home last autumn.
Fortunately, I know where (and who) I come from, and I can listen to my dad pushing back on Reaganism to guide me when I feel lost in Trumpland.
Fortunately, I know when and how I was infected.
Fortunately, I know how much they mean to me and I know how difficult they are so, you know, they were great and they really helped a lot".
"Fortunately, I know well the philosophy of the American people, because I've worked all my life there both in business and in politics," he said.
She said: "Fortunately I know a lot of people at the university, and I manage to get them involved in research proposals, even of they don't yield any immediate revenues, as you can never be sure of those.
Fortunately, I knew I'd made the right choice when my son was born and I didn't have even the slightest urge to split, and that choice is validated every day.
Fortunately, I know just the medicine.
Fortunately, I know when the party is over.
