1. I‘ve just seen a friend of mine on TV. Have you ever appeared on television?
No, but my brother has. He was in a video a few years ago.
Really? Was it good? – I don’t know. I haven't seen it.
2. My friend Florence has always wanted to be a successful writer. She has written four novels, but she hasn't made much money. I haven't read any of them myself, but she tells me they’re very exciting.