When it's a question of money, everybody is of the same religion. (What would you do if you won the lottery?)

Member Name: Nigel1

Product:	What would you do if you won the lottery?
Date:	10/03/09 (107 review reads)
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Advantages: Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery.

Disadvantages: Money is only loaned to a man. He comes into the world with nothing and he leaves with nothing.

Now I suppose most people reading this review would have imagined what they would do if they ever won the lottery, but alas, there's probably more chance that Elvis will ride Shergar to victory in this years Derby in reality.

But, all the same, it's therapeutic sometimes just to sit back and imagine all those millions of crispy, fresh-smelling banknotes tucked away safely in your Bank Account (or in a large suitcase at home, if you're anything like me!).

I often hear people saying that if they won millions it wouldn't change their lives. They insist that they'd keep their same old job, stay in the same house, keep their same old car and basically carry on as normal, perhaps being a little more extravagant when doing their weekly shop, or maybe pushing the boat out and getting that little sweater they'd always fancied in Tesco's!. Well quiet frankly it's one thing being cautious with such a large amount of money, but as far as I'm concerned these people need some therapy, and fast!!! (backside, swift, and kick springs to mind).

Anyway, back to my thoughts on accruing such a mass of 'beer tokens'. I suppose I'd spend most of it on wine, women and song and squander the rest (ha ha) but seriously, the first thing I would personally want to do is leave this Country for warmer climes. Maybe a relaxing Villa in the South of France would be a possibility.

I would invest a sizeable amount into a Bank Account for my children, hopefully securing their future and easing the hardships and burdens of life that will inevitably be thrown towards them at some stage.

Then, of course, Mum, Dad and siblings would be catered for. I'd probably sit them down and ask them what they want or need. Maybe a new car, help with bills, a new house or whatever else that large amounts of money can help them with.

I would certainly give a sizeable amount to charity, probably charities that have something to do with cruelty to children and animals, as, like most decent people, I detest more than anything else in the world cruelty to these as they are both innocent and unable to defend themselves.

When all those loved ones around me have been catered for I think I'd be extravagant and buy all the latest new gadgets and electronics available, as I just love them and am a total 'gadget freak'.

Next I would probably purchase a work of art. Maybe a painting by a famous artist. This would also be an investment should my vast income run out on me sooner than expected.

My Villa in France would have to have a massive garden for my gorgeous female Husky (called Xena) to run around in. I'd probably buy at least two more Huskies to keep her company as well because this breed of dog is happiest frolicking around with as much company as they can get.

I would also probably by myself a racehorse and have it trained from one of the top stables and insist that Tony McCoy always rides it (funny how instance can work if you've got the 'right' amount of money). Hopefully then it might even go on to win The Cheltenham Gold Cup or even The Grand National.

When all these 'dreams' have been realised I would, as a last wish, withdraw £1000,000 from the Bank in £5 notes and have them delivered to my house. I would then spread them on the floor just to see what a million looks like in the flesh and how much 'room' it actually takes up!

As a final thought, I realise that money can not really buy you true happiness or make you healthier. After all, if you are suffering from a bad back, buying the worlds most expensive bed isn't really going to take the pain away is it?

Whilst money can ease the burden of everyday humdrum and hardship, it is definitely not the be all and end all. Pain, suffering and sadness will still exist however much you have. Money won't save your soul or help you sleep at night!!

When money is seen as a solution for every problem, money itself becomes the problem!

Summary: A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.