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    MT

    Chairman

    Super power
    Multitasking.
    Grrr
    Pretentious people
    Wish from a genie
    Cloning - so that I can be in more than one place at a time.
    Best thing ever
    The Mac
    Profile

    MT was Founder and Joint CEO of Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe, a top 5 UK ad agency now part of the WPP group. She has set up the online social network for mentoring, horsesmouth.co.uk, as a social enterprise. She has served two terms as Non Executive Director of WH Smith plc and is on the board of the thinktank Demos.

    She has recently been appointed to the Board of Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries.

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    Tarek

    Chief Executive

    Super power
    I can work when I sleep.
    Grrr
    Custard and salad cream. Not together of course, that would be even worse.
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to stop time.
    Best thing ever
    Sipping a mojito on a scorching-hot beach. Nice.
    Profile

    Tarek is founder and chief executive of TH_NK. He has led the company to achieve a range of awards and accolades over the past few years, including being named as one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital agencies at the 2009 Media Momentum Awards and achieving a top spot in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for three years running.

    He has also received various personal awards for his passion and achievements including Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006, The Journal’s North East Young Business Executive of the Year in 2006 and the David Goldman prize for Business Innovation from Newcastle University Business School.

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    Lynne

    Managing Director

    Super power
    The look.
    Grrr
    People over-using the word ‘obviously’.
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to travel through time with The Doctor.
    Best thing ever
    Harold Lloyd.
    Profile

    As managing director of TH_NK, Lynne leads the team to explore exciting new opportunities and push boundaries in the digital world. She is responsible for driving forward the commercial growth of the organisation and helping us to attract even more blue-chip clients as we continue with our national expansion.

    Prior to joining TH_NK, Lynne set-up and developed Conchango’s Retail, Media and Entertainment department, where she managed a highly-driven team and led the company to achieve exceptional success for over eight years.

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    Gary

    Creative Director

    Super power
    I seem to have a 'Dr Do-little' affect on cats.
    Grrr
    Things that buzz....they usually precede bad news.
    Wish from a genie
    3 day weekends with immediate effect.
    Best thing ever
    Snowboarding, ...why have I only just discovered this?
    Profile

    Gary is the creative director and co-founder of TH_NK. He leads, inspires and motivates a team of designers, copywriters and animators to deliver the most exciting and innovative ideas to build our clients’ brands online.

    Gary has a wealth of experience in the creative industry working with clients including TNS, Bupa, and BBC. He is responsible for the creative direction of a wide range of projects, from campaign-based micro-sites to large corporate websites.

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    Louise

    Client Services Director

    Super power
    Being in two places at once.
    Grrr
    Road works with no-one actually working.
    Wish from a genie
    A handbag and shoe fairy that visits every week.
    Best thing ever
    Sunday pyjama day.
    Profile

    Louise heads-up the account management team here at TH_NK and is ultimately responsible for the overall relationship and strategic direction of our clients' projects.

    Before joining TH_NK, Louise was the Divisional Sales Manager at Nike UK where she launched nike.net, a highly successful B2B e-commerce platform. At Nike, Louise was responsible for the strategic planning required to deliver against the UK and Ireland's financial goals. Prior to this, she was the Business and Web Services Manager for Nonlinear Dynamics and the Sage.com Manager at Sage Software.

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    Steve

    Operations Director

    Super power
    I can read three books and a newspaper at the same time.
    Grrr
    I can never finish a book.
    Wish from a genie
    An eight day week.
    Best thing ever
    Relaxing on holiday in France with my family, oh, and red wine.
    Profile

    As Operations Director, Steve ensures that we continue to deliver all of our work on time and to budget, and that resource is effectively managed as projects move through the business.

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    Lee

    Super power
    Captivating my guests with post-it notes.
    Grrr
    Stupidly rich people who still look miserable. I mean, what's that all about?
    Wish from a genie
    Not sure I trust genies, but a holiday somewhere tropical would be cool.
    Best thing ever
    A strong cup of tea and a raisin Yorkie. Mmm.
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    Sion

    Super power
    The ability to move my eyebrows independently of one another.
    Grrr
    rrreat!
    Wish from a genie
    A better super power.
    Best thing ever
    When a plan comes together. I love it when a plan comes together.
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    Adrian

    Super power
    I can con genies.
    Grrr
    Warm beer.
    Wish from a genie
    Unlimited future wishes please.
    Best thing ever
    Weekends.
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    Peter

    Super power
    I can make it rain in the Sahara just by going there on holiday
    Grrr
    Shopping.
    Wish from a genie
    An on/off switch for my son and daughter. And while you're handing out wishes, one for my wife too.
    Best thing ever
    Dry holidays.
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    Steve

    Super power
    Remembering random facts.
    Grrr
    Bad service in a restaurant.
    Wish from a genie
    A flying car.
    Best thing ever
    That feeling when you climb to the top of a mountain.
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    Morag

    Senior Test Analyst

    Super power
    Rodeo bull competitions - I haven't been beaten yet!
    Grrr
    Nasty or evil people.
    Wish from a genie
    World peace.
    Best thing ever
    Listening to talented musicians play music so good that words fail to decribe it.
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    Michael

    Super power
    The power to add numbers without using my fingers.
    Grrr
    People who walk too slow in shops.
    Wish from a genie
    For it to be summer all year long.
    Best thing ever
    My fiancée Aimee
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    Robin

    Super power
    I can write power ballads at a pace sufficient to release 3 'driving anthems' box sets per week.
    Grrr
    Rude people, and small portions.
    Wish from a genie
    Monkeys with wings.
    Best thing ever
    Peep show (the TV programme) and dishwashers.
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    Matt

    Super power
    I can make pc’s fly. Really, come to the window and let me show you…
    Grrr
    ‘Qwerty’ on mobile phones. It’s not a typewriter and this is not 1981 anymore.
    Wish from a genie
    Talking animals. At minimum cats and old dogs. All with the voice of Alec Guinness.
    Best thing ever
    Jimmy Castor Bunch- It’s just begun.
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    Sara

    Super power
    I went to Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and have lots of magical powers.
    Grrr
    Marmite.
    Wish from a genie
    Newcastle Falcons to win the premiership.
    Best thing ever
    Family and friends.
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    James

    Super power
    The mastery of Guitar Hero.
    Grrr
    Rude people and bad drivers!
    Wish from a genie
    A big pot of gold and a little leprechaun to hold it.
    Best thing ever
    Kebab Pizza with Garlic Sauce.
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    Michelle

    Super power
    The magic 'finger stroke'. Ooh, the intrigue.
    Grrr
    Sneezing when you've just applied your mascara. Seriously, any need?
    Wish from a genie
    Calorie-free cheesecake. Any flavour, I'm not fussy.
    Best thing ever
    Shoes - they don't judge you.
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    Chris

    Super power
    I can make chocolate invisible in seconds.
    Grrr
    Cold weather.
    Wish from a genie
    To own an island and throw a massive party on it.
    Best thing ever
    Goldfish...they never get annoying.
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    Joanne

    Super power
    Conducting the splits three ways.
    Grrr
    Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader.
    Wish from a genie
    To be a little borrower for the day.
    Best thing ever
    Anything that doesn't stick.
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    Dee

    Super power
    The strength and determination to succeed.
    Grrr
    Lateness.
    Wish from a genie
    A cure for cancer.
    Best thing ever
    The first time I held my daughters.
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    Lucie

    Super power
    I think I lucked out on that one, I have none.
    Grrr
    Sunday drivers or little old ladies with umbrellas (a blinding combination).
    Wish from a genie
    For everyone to appreciate the good stuff in life.
    Best thing ever
    Sunshine on your skin.
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    Stuart

    Project Manager

    Super power
    The palms of my hand can illuminate!
    Grrr
    The sound of whistling.
    Wish from a genie
    A flying machine.
    Best thing ever
    Kayaking along a river on a summer's day.
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    Helen

    HR Manager

    Super power
    I can read your mind! Only joking... or am I?
    Grrr
    Airports... the delays and the constantly changing rules . A very frustrating part of otherwise wonderful holidays!
    Wish from a genie
    Magically removing all calories from chocolate would be fantastic or failing that, warmer feet please!
    Best thing ever
    Travelling to new places and experiencing new things... people, places, food and fun!
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    Thomas

    Super power
    I can fly (thanks to low budget airlines).
    Grrr
    Coventry City FC most weekends.
    Wish from a genie
    Light speed travel (possibly for everyone if I’m feeling generous).
    Best thing ever
    Football in general.
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    Shaun

    Super power
    Seeing the flaws in other people's perfection.
    Grrr
    Generalisations used by mass media and people who drop litter.
    Wish from a genie
    (Censored due to content not being suitable for granny and the budgie).
    Best thing ever
    RTW/XGM - computer game.
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    Simon

    Super power
    Solving mysteries like a pesky kid.
    Grrr
    Over-crowded bars/pubs with music so loud you can't hold a civil conversation... yes, I'm old before my time.
    Wish from a genie
    A solid, never ending, chest high groundswell at my local beach.
    Best thing ever
    Curry!
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    David

    Super power
    I have the ability to forget anything in seconds.
    Grrr
    Bad drivers.
    Wish from a genie
    To have a lifetime supply of Banana Crusha!
    Best thing ever
    Banana Crusha.
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    Arron

    Super power
    My three-point-palm exploding brain technique.
    Grrr
    Zombies and shopping malls.
    Wish from a genie
    I don't trust genies.
    Best thing ever
    Vampires.
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    Kimberley

    Super power
    Being invisible to other drivers when I'm in my car - it's amazing.
    Grrr
    Waiting hours for a bus and then 3 really do come at once - it isn't a myth.
    Wish from a genie
    To have more hours in a day to get everything done.
    Best thing ever
    Sitting on an exotic beach, drinking cocktails with not a care in the world.
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    Chris

    Super power
    Getting taxi drivers to tell me their life story.
    Grrr
    Insects and peanut butter.
    Wish from a genie
    I'd wish for more wishes.
    Best thing ever
    Marmite, iPods, polar bears and my baby son - Jacob.
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    Chris

    Super power
    I can see the bright-side.
    Grrr
    Woof- Canine Word Association!
    Wish from a genie
    More sunny days. Oh, isn’t that just Global warming? Sorry.
    Best thing ever
    Spending time with family and friends.
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    David

    Super power
    A super immune system.
    Grrr
    Traffic, oh and friends who turn up 24 hrs and 10 mins late.
    Wish from a genie
    12" Pianist.
    Best thing ever
    Jumping off big things attached to little pieces of elastic.
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    Marc

    Super power
    Saying no without actually saying it.
    Grrr
    People who don't deliver on time.
    Wish from a genie
    To have the ability to time travel.
    Best thing ever
    An Aston Martin Vanquish or a Ferrari F430 Spider (it's too close to call).
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    Daniel

    Super power
    My super-fast metabolism – the ability to eat anything and NEVER put on weight! Sometimes a bad thing though...
    Grrr
    Not having a plan... oh and chavs, buses and shopping!
    Wish from a genie
    To be invisible for a day... then go out and cause mischief!
    Best thing ever
    A nice cuppa every morning, followed closely by all things Apple...
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    Alex

    Super power
    Smiling while falling down the stairs - actually it kind of hurt!
    Grrr
    Trolley rage at Tesco.
    Wish from a genie
    My own vineyard somewhere warm.
    Best thing ever
    Standing at the top of the mountain under brilliant blue sky just getting ready to go...
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    Peter

    Super power
    I’m able to eat what I like and not put on any weight, I’m reliably informed it’s a real superpower.
    Grrr
    Badly written HTML – What can I say I’m a total geek.
    Wish from a genie
    Am I allowed to wish for more wishes?
    Best thing ever
    The best thing ever is my son.
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    Leon

    Super power
    I can make ANYONE smile
    Grrr
    Things not being put back where they belong.
    Wish from a genie
    To win the Euro Millions so I can live the life of a Genie and treat my friends. Sharing is caring.
    Best thing ever
    My Dad and North Wales. A great man and beautiful place
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    Laura

    Super power
    My sarcasm and wit - if I say so myself
    Grrr
    Pedestrians that walk right in the middle of the pavement so you can’t get around them!
    Wish from a genie
    A regular supply of Mulberry handbags
    Best thing ever
    Exploring countries and different cultures
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    Rachael

    Super power
    I can make Martinis vanish before your very eyes
    Grrr
    Be nice to me and you won't have to find out.
    Wish from a genie
    That Stella McCartney would run out of space in her workshop and ask me to 'look after a few things' for her
    Best thing ever
    Cheese. And my husband. But mostly cheese.
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    Gavin

    Super power
    Being able to speak without thinking
    Grrr
    Acronyms and speaking without thinking
    Wish from a genie
    A teleportation machine
    Best thing ever
    Being outside
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    Mark

    Super power
    I can eat and eat and never get full.
    Grrr
    People who sleep (and people who still use Internet Explorer 6!).
    Wish from a genie
    I’d like a "sleep" button.
    Best thing ever
    A cold pint in a beer garden on a hot Summers day.
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    Martin

    Super power
    I can make Haribo disappear.
    Grrr
    The fact that Hangovers get worse with age.
    Wish from a genie
    World peace and an end to hunger. Failing that, Monster Munch please
    Best thing ever
    Holidays in the sun with The Mrs
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    Rebecca

    Super power
    I can eat a surprising amount of food for a small person
    Grrr
    Slow walkers and poor personal hygiene
    Wish from a genie
    A unicorn
    Best thing ever
    Finding a lamp with a genie who offers you 3 wishes, as the previous genie only offered one. That way I can get a yacht and an infinite slush fund at Libertys.
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    Steve

    Super power
    Camouflage
    Grrr
    Rude people
    Wish from a genie
    To own a hotel
    Best thing ever
    The beach
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    Phil

    Super power
    Ability to get lost with the most advanced Sat Nav known to man
    Grrr
    Driving behind a Nissan Micra
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to grant wishes.
    Best thing ever
    A cool drink on a hot day in a new city
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    Ola

    Super power
    My Positive thoughts...
    Grrr
    People trying to be funny but end up sounding lame.
    Wish from a genie
    Perfect world.
    Best thing ever
    Being with my family
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    Iain

    Super power
    I don’t see mess!
    Grrr
    Midges! Especially in Scotland in June when you’re getting married next to a Loch.
    Wish from a genie
    A Vineyard in Northern Italy, somewhere in Tuscany would be nice.
    Best thing ever
    Travelling and Exploring new places.
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    Susie

    Super power
    I can make vanilla ice cream disappear in the blink of an eye
    Grrr
    Bad customer service and rude people
    Wish from a genie
    To always be upgraded to first class (actually just the once would be nice)
    Best thing ever
    The sound of my little girl giggling with joy
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    Ben

    Super power
    I can randomly disappear when it is my turn to buy the drinks. Watch out for that
    Grrr
    Internet Explorer 6
    Wish from a genie
    No more Internet Explorer 6
    Best thing ever
    Weekends with my girlfriend
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    Maxeen

    Super power
    I know the words to every power ballad ever written, and word perfect, can belt out each tune backwards.
    Grrr
    People that carry out their monthly financial transactions at cashpoints. Is it really necessary?
    Wish from a genie
    A flying carpet (airline tickets are mighty expensive for the holidays I want to take).
    Best thing ever
    Lazy Sundays with red wine, a smörgåsbord and films from the 80's.
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    Simon

    Super power
    I can run very very fast in a straight line. Not that handy at work.
    Grrr
    Scratching fingernails down a blackboard
    Wish from a genie
    Banish Marmite forever, it’s evil and must be stopped.
    Best thing ever
    My Kids.
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    Rachel

    Super power
    My special double thumb.
    Grrr
    Impolite people!
    Wish from a genie
    Being able to teleport
    Best thing ever
    Edamame
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    Julie

    Super power
    Being in more than one place at the same time . . . the wonders of video conferencing!
    Grrr
    Egotists, drivers who park across two spaces, bad hair days . . .
    Wish from a genie
    To relive all of life’s best moments on demand
    Best thing ever
    Laughter – it’s the best medicine
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    Rob

    Super power
    The ability to learn any skill in less than an hour.
    Grrr
    Coathangers. Seriously, they're like my kryptonite. I can't touch them without hurting myself or making loads of unnecessary noise.
    Wish from a genie
    Would it be selfish to ask for the elimination of all coathangers worldwide?
    Best thing ever
    If I don't say my wife she'll kill me.... but can I put a vote in for Haribo as well. In fact let's just say: my wife carrying a suitcase full of Haribo.
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    Gemma

    Super power
    Home-made Nutella cake with cinnamon crumble topping – people will do pretty much anything if it’s on offer.
    Grrr
    People who walk very slowly and / or stop directly in front of me.
    Wish from a genie
    To remove all calories from cakes & chocolate.
    Best thing ever
    The West Wing, my Kindle and my new shed.
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    Stu

    Super power
    Feline Magnetism
    Grrr
    Drivers who don't indicate
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to talk to cats
    Best thing ever
    Curling up with a purring cat and a cup of coffee
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    Ramzi

    Super power
    I'm able to get a cuddle out of any girl in the office.
    Grrr
    The periods of time when there is not a single version of Masterchef on TV
    Wish from a genie
    To not have and never have a fear of flying.
    Best thing ever
    [Censored]
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    Lea

    Super power
    I don't sleep
    Grrr
    Pigeons
    Wish from a genie
    For a genie every single day of my life forever
    Best thing ever
    Spicy food and cold beer
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    Erica

    Super power
    Being able to travel anywhere by the click of my fingers.
    Grrr
    Rude people on the tube.
    Wish from a genie
    To eat an unlimited amount of food without putting weight on.
    Best thing ever
    Skydiving in New Zealand.
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    Kerry-Ann

    Super power
    I can lick my own elbow….
    Grrr
    Inconsiderate people
    Wish from a genie
    A flying carpet
    Best thing ever
    My son – He is too cool!
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    Jonathan

    Super power
    To make you know what I’m thinking without having to say it! Yeh, you heard!
    Grrr
    Lack of coffee!
    Wish from a genie
    More coffee!
    Best thing ever
    Snow, my wife, my puppy and a log fire!
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    Ian

    Super power
    Influencing people and Ironing, at the same time if need be….
    Grrr
    Thomas Cook, they are ruining the world
    Wish from a genie
    Scotland to win the Six Nations, Grand Slam and the Rugby World Cup in the same year
    Best thing ever
    The sun rising out of the Sea whilst I sit on my Surfboard
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    Jonathan

    Super power
    My inhuman cat like reflexes!
    Grrr
    I hate mushrooms!!
    Wish from a genie
    I'd wish for the ability to control time.
    Best thing ever
    Sky Sports HD :)
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    Joe

    Super power
    Creating an actual decent meal from seemingly random cupboard items
    Grrr
    Disrespectful people
    Wish from a genie
    Nuclear Fusion... from my fingertips
    Best thing ever
    Evolution
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    Michael

    Super power
    I can make wine out of anything, including nettles, dandelions, dead rose heads, lavender and tea bags.
    Grrr
    Selfish people. People putting their luggage on the seats on a crowed train just because they don't want someone smelly like me sitting next to them.
    Wish from a genie
    Please instantly rid the world of violent people. Just make them disappear into thin air. We don’t need them.
    Best thing ever
    A huge lego technical set I got for Christmas some time in the early 1980s.
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    Rachelle

    Super power
    The ability to have more than 20 tabs open in a single browser window and use this as an effective working method (aka multitasking)
    Grrr
    A lack of manners, coriander and cricket. I imagine a rude cricketer eating coriander would send me over the edge.
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to time travel, the rest I can do myself if I really want to!
    Best thing ever
    Black coffee and sunshine
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    Charlotte

    Super power
    I make a banoffee pie that's out of this world!
    Grrr
    Being woken up by my alarm clock in the middle of a really good dream
    Wish from a genie
    Unlimited tickets to any gig or event anywhere in the world at short notice
    Best thing ever
    Cycling round Paris on a summer's day
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    Tim

    Super power
    Thermos hands, giving me the ability to keep a cup of tea constantly warm.
    Grrr
    Wen pepl tlk lke tis G@ARG!!HH!
    Wish from a genie
    To release a gangster rap album of Busted covers
    Best thing ever
    Spontaneous high fives, or when you bite into a kit kat and its more chocolate then biscuit or that rare occasion when two people experience the kit kat phenomenon at the same time and then spontaneously high five.
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    Nat

    Super power
    I always have money for shoes. No matter what.
    Grrr
    Ignorant people and people who don’t answer questions properly
    Wish from a genie
    The ability to not over-analyse things would be good!
    Best thing ever
    Good Banter, Good lager & Sunshine – All at once of course.
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    Laura

    Super power
    The ability to arrive at meetings with delicious brownies
    Grrr
    Melon, it smells like dirty socks and bad customer service… (happy to name and shame on request!)
    Wish from a genie
    Sunshine every weekend or if it is easier a weekend pass to the Caribbean, oh and a teleport to get me there
    Best thing ever
    The Dutch, chutney, Grazia, sushi and sailing
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    Niall

    Super power
    Sloth-like reflexes
    Grrr
    Things disappearing the second I put them down.
    Wish from a genie
    more genies
    Best thing ever
    Mind-controlled robotic cat ears
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    Rachael

    Super power
    I can fall asleep on demand
    Grrr
    People who weave… just walk in a straight line!!
    Wish from a genie
    To have a walk in wardrobe the size of Carrie Bradshaw’s, oh and enough clothes and shoes to fill it
    Best thing ever
    Full moon festival in Hoi An, Vietnam – completely beautiful
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    Luke

    Super power
    Turning pig’s ears into silk purses.
    Grrr
    When people can’t agree.
    Wish from a genie
    The ability to time travel.
    Best thing ever
    The word ‘approved’
  • Image of Poppy

    Poppy

    Super power
    Making people breath underwater without drowning, hopefully.
    Grrr
    Pessimism.
    Wish from a genie
    Bad, rude or negative people to have a personality make-over.
    Best thing ever
    Living on a beach having watermelon shakes in the sun, huge bowls of noodles, all whilst I have my own personal DJ.
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    Sarah

    Super power
    Enduring optimism shown through my super smiling ability.
    Grrr
    People littering sentences with 'like'.
    Wish from a genie
    To have X-Men like powers. All of them ideally.
    Best thing ever
    Red wine, art, literature and Paris.
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    Tom

    Super power
    To be amazingly early for everything!
    Grrr
    Spitting and people who eat crisps loudly on trains.
    Wish from a genie
    More wishes if that's allowed or if not… To be able to fly!
    Best thing ever
    Being in the sea!
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    Sophie

    PA to the CEO and Chairman

    Super power
    Multitasking
    Grrr
    Commuting in London and rudeness
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to click my fingers and teleport myself to anywhere in the world and any given period in time
    Best thing ever
    Red wine, Italian food and waking up early on a Saturday and realising that I don't have to get up!
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