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On holiday in Spain with my family about 20 years ago. Sad, but true.
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When my son was born. Actually, probably a month after, when I got over the enormous responsibility of being a mum.
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Watching my two baby dogs play. They are rat terriers, rescue dogs.
Anywhere with her, while she lived.
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When I'm on set, filming.
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