Would I say 2010 was the best year of my life? Yes, I would.
Would I say I can make 2011 even better? Again. Yes, I would.
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Would I say 2011 was the best year of my life? Disputable.
Would I say I can make 2012 even better? I hope so.
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Would I say 2012 was the best year of my life? Again, disputable. The ups were higher, the downs were lower.
Would I say I can make 2013 even better? Well it had better be.