What would your life be like without your mobile telephone?
Let me put it this way .... / What bothers me is .... / On the whole
What was life like before mobile telephones came along?
It's a well-known fact that ... / There is no doubt .... / To make a long story short
What new functions would you like to see on mobile telephones?
Letting my imagination run wild.... / Let's face it.... / No mater what