The world champion sips water, rests on his haunches and contemplates his imprecision. It's practice day and consistency is eluding him after a few days of deserved rest. He lives in a world of margins so absurd - a centimetre separates a line from being missed or kissed - we can't even fathom it.
"Arrghh," he yells.
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