Now that I've thought more about it, I'd use the money to build the world's largest swimming pool. Then, instead of water, I'd throw all these people...
I can't listen to music with vocals in it while writing. I begin paying attention to the words and it becomes a distraction. It's almost, to me, like...
I agree. Leaves dancing in the wind is good description, even if it is a bit common and overused. I'm not saying all personification bothers me--but...