And sometimes you get lucky that way. I still remember that time (EVA Air, AMS-BKK) that prior to take-off a whole block next to the emergency exit was vacated by cabin crew (HKJ) for some reason and when I (two rows back, seat G) asked if I could move there with my long legs, they only asked if I would be capable and willing to handle that door in case of an emergency. I had a nice view of two good looking, young, female cabin crew sitting opposite me during take-off (and landing).