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What does it mean?
Advice suggesting a famous entertainer live life abroad.
In plain terms
If you could live again, do it in another country.
What can you take from it?
Change location for a fresh start.

Where it applies

  • farewell
  • reflection on life

Putting it to work

  • suggesting a change of scene

Questions to consider

  • Would moving abroad fix regrets?
  • What makes a life well-lived?

Another view

It assumes geography solves life issues.

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