You were trying to keep it a secret but you've been caught out.
What would you do?
I don’t really know anyone outside family. I’d have to be unlucky to be caught out in public if it were a huge, huge amount.
Would you lie about how much you won downplay it to a lower amount and why?
Yes I would. Only because money (or knowing someone who has comes into a lot) does odd things to people. They would expect money from you.
Tell people the exact amount baring in mind its absolutely millions.
I’d never tell. Not even my close family probably. I’d slip PIL and SIL a million each though.
Do a moon light flight disappear ready to start a new life?
Why would you run away?
We wouldn’t really have to as we don’t have a huge circle. I would buy my way into Australia and fuck off there though.
What makes people you know such as family and friends feel that you owe them money and that they automatically will get a chunk of money?
Human nature.
So you've generously given friends and family money why do they either get annoyed about the amount you've given them and why do they expect to be given more money when they've already been given some.
People always want more.
I play this game a lot in my head. I’d honestly tell no one. We only have a tiny family and no close friends anyway. I’d explain the fucking off to Australia or the big house back where I used to live (well not big, it’s London, just expensive) by saying Dh had a rich nan who died and gave us money.
I’d give a LOT to charities. But I’d do it quietly and I’d make sure it was going to the right people. I’d also help parents pay for medical treatment for sick children, accommodation close to hospitals for them etc.
I’ll never understand the big winners who splash themselves all over the press.