Producer's perspective: the elusive lottery winner

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Bonnie Preece's big win
Bonnie Preece, a part-time supermarket cashier, of London, Ont., wins $20.6-million in a Lotto 6/49 draw. Photo by Colin Perkel/CP

By Andrea Cardillo

This past weekend could have changed my life. I could have walked into work on Monday morning and been greeted by a tacky display of streamers and balloons with my each of my coworkers holding a mimosa, toasting our newfound wealth. Yes, it could have been magical. Only problem is, we didn't win the lottery this weekend. But one woman certainly did.

Bonnie Preece. The cashier from London, Ontario, who drove to Toronto on Monday to claim her $20.6 million prize. I repeat: 20.6 million dollars. Can you imagine? Seriously, try to imagine. You wake up in the morning, check your numbers, and realize your life is going to change forever. Now, you can say your life won't change. You can say you will live like you've always lived. That you'll just drive a nicer car and get central air. But is it really possible to win $20 million and remain the person you've always been? I'm going to say no.