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David McCallum

If I had no family, my wife and I would lead a much more romantic and nomadic existence.

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David McCallum means that having family responsibilities limits the freedom he and his wife have to travel and live spontaneously. Without those ties, they could focus more on romance and adventure by moving around more often.

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