My father lived a long life and was deeply loved by his wife, three children, eleven grandchildren and a large number of friends. He was smart and quick-headed. When I asked if he’d like to join me on Virgin Airlines, I remember him______replying: "Why not? It's as close to heaven as I'll ever get"

While he could always make us______,he was also quiet, considerate and full of wonderful ______ for us so that we could do better.

When I was a child. I ______ myself to the change in Dad's loose drawer--I didn't see it as stealing, but rather as just borrowing without a______to give back-and bought chocolate from our local corner shop.

One day, while______the shop with my father, the shopkeeper questioned my______spending habits: "'Now I don ' t want to get him into any_______ ,Mr Branson, but I don' t know where young Richard is getting all his_______from. He's becoming my best customer—I_______ he isn't stealing it.”

Dad_______by looking her straight in the eyes and saying loudly, “ Madam, how dare you_______my son of stealing?”

After we left the shop, my father never spoke a word about the_________However, his deliberate________for the rest of the day expressed everything. The way he________the situation taught me a hugely effective lesson. I learned that the power of the________words can be frighteningly influential.

By________my honesty he made me feel more________than if he had scolded me. I also learned the power of________and second chances. And these lessons have________me well in both life and work.

Life is meant to be lived. No excuses. No reservations. No holding back.

An inspiring story about violinist Fritz · Kreisler tells how he once _________ a beautiful violin he wanted to acquire. When he finally _________ the money for the violin, he returned to buy it and learned that it had already been sold to a(n)_________.

He went to the new owner’s home in order to try to _________ him to sell the violin. But the collector said it was one of his _________ possessions and he could not let it go.

Disappointed Kreisler turned to leave, but then _________ a favour. “May I play the instrument once more _________ it is placed to silence？”

_________ was given and the great musician began to play. The violin sang out a piece of quality music, so _________ that the collector himself could only listen in wonderment. “I have no __________ to keep that to myself.” he said after the musician finished. “The violin is yours, Mr. Kreisler. Take it into the world, and let people __________ it.”

William Arthur Ward said, “If you believe in prayer, pray; if you believe in serving, serve; if you believe in giving, give.” For you and I are fine violin—our music is __________ to be heard.

I want to live my life that way—to take it into the world and live it __________. I’d rather burn out than rust out(锈尽). I’d rather be used up than die not having done __________ I can.

I’m not talking about __________ ourselves out on over-activity. Happiness is __________ found in excessive(过度) busyness. But it is found in __________ our lives in others. Say yes when asked for a hand. Volunteer some time for a worthwhile organization and __________ an hour with a lonely relative.

In the end, I know that my __________ is not only about my ability or my inability. It is about my__________. My life is meant to be lived.