But she agrees that it does get harder to produce the high notes.

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She said she supported the work Mr. Bloomberg was doing but often agrees with Mr. Thompson, especially on issues of education and social services.

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Hurley agrees -- to a point -- but she thinks there's still something to be learned from the movie for anyone who's ever contemplated fame and its consequences.

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She agrees that there are many other priorities in Lebanon, but believes animal rights and human rights go hand in hand.

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She is using the coffee shop's wireless at the moment, but agrees to sign off and connect to the city's instead.

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Mrs Shelley says she agrees changes need to be made to the public-sector pensions system, but she feels the government may be fudging its figures.

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