But the mass is already fulfilling its destiny as a favourite photo opportunity for tourists who pose in front of it with a hand uplifted, as if they're holding up the rock itself.
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"My favourite words are possibilities, opportunities and curiosity," he says.
The world presents a multitude of ways to consume your favourite slice of television, opportunities that did not exist for any generation before.
He likes to tag landmarks with the tourist-baiting: 'This is not a photo opportunity.' Another favourite is the mischievous: 'This wall is a designated graffiti area.' Banksy sees the streets as his to customise, but he is more than a graffiti artist.
Later still, after the birth of my two children, came the opportunity for my favourite contraceptive, the Mirena coil, which gave me five fabulously menstrual-free years without having to give unplanned pregnancy or the monthly female inconvenience, which has quite rightly been nicknamed "the curse", a second thought.
"To have games played internationally gives fans, who wouldn't ordinarily have the chance, the opportunity to see their favourite stars up close," Vucevic said.
Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris gave him no opportunities to play his favourite cover drive.
The under-25 [audience] is well-served by Radio 1 and children's TV when it comes to visual opportunities to see your favourite bands".
The former reminds me of a favourite quip: "The Japanese never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity".
