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I love the beach. I love the sea. All my life I live within - in front of the sea.

I grew up on the beach. It's just a way of life. You don't seek out that lifestyle; it's just day-to-day.

I find the presence of the sea quite inspiring, and sometimes I do just get out and walk around and take in the sea breeze to try and clear my mind.

I grew up at the beach and I was always involved in beach clean-ups and caring for my environment.

I typically enjoy a beautiful beach destination, as I find the water and sand to be the most replenishing.

I've always been drawn to the ocean.

I get inspired in certain places. You have to write in places like Amsterdam or Paris or New Zealand, when you're standing on a yacht, looking out at the middle of the ocean.

I have known beaches, but I have no particular fondness for them. I don't like sand in my crevices. I don't like sand at all. I don't enjoy all that sunshine and heat without the benefit of climate control.

I grew up in the Midwest, quite far from any ocean or any beach, a million miles. I think for kids who grew up where I did, the idea of California, surfing and beach life was so exotic and glamorous.