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Admittedly, most of the stories happened in the UK, but trust me the accent in my head is a wild blend of “y’all” and “aye.”</p> 2<p>From the Scottish Borders, I now serve up mid-life majesty shaken with a cocktail of raw insight, stirred with unapologetic flair, and garnished with zero patience for playing small.</p> 3<p>So, whether it’s my book or podcast, you’ll hear a wee bit of Scots, a dash of British slang, and the occasional Southern twang sneaking in like it owns the place. 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