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'My balls were about to rupture': The Guardian’s censored 'How we met' columns

‘HOW we met’ remains a popular feature in the Guardian’s Lifestyle section, but some of the real-life stories were deemed too disturbing for readers. Here is a sample.

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How to f**king own your role in the school nativity. By Christian Bale

TOO many kids are happy with mediocre turns in their school nativity. Here, Christian Bale explains how to put in an Oscar-worthy performance in the role of Sheep No. 3.

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