Once in, I sat on the grass, hoping, hoping, hoping to get a touch of the ball, as it sped over the so, so smooth field, my feet occasionally, rakishly, rebelliously, resting over the rope to show just how cool I was.
This was the beginning of what she now calls "live cinema": performances that come alive somewhere between the chaotic scramble on stage and the smooth, cinema-quality output on the screen.
There's a tool, most of them worn smooth with age, for every tiny job.
Forward looking policy, and independent institutions, will be essential to make it a smooth - or at least less bumpy - ride.
"I have been immensely proud to be leader of the SDLP and will continue as leader in order to assist the party in a smooth transition to the new leadership," she said.
Natalie Tamara, via GuardianWitness Makes 20 200g medjool dates 50g oats, plus an extra handful to coat 1 tbsp cashew nut butter 1 Put the dates, oats and cashew nut butter in a food processor and blend until they have formed a smooth, sticky paste.
Whisk the egg yolks, eggs, caster sugar and potato flour until smooth.
Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead for a minute, until smooth.
Put the mascarpone in a bowl and whisk, adding the egg yolks one at time, making sure each one is fully incorporated and the mixture smooth before adding the next.
Still whisking, slowly pour in the rest of the liquid until combined and smooth.
Supporters of the bill have argued that ISDS plays an essential role in ensuring smooth transatlantic negotiations.
