Ashley Jensen
Scottish actress and narrator
Malala Yousafzai; she’s a wonderful humanitarian.
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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Stacey Dooley. She does incredible documentaries – in one, she took spoiled British kids to the Philippines to work in a factory. It’s exactly what my kids need to watch.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗
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Zoë Wanamaker
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The Dalai Lama because he has peace, and we all want that.
Any homosexual or transgender people fighting for their rights anywhere in the world.
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Celia Hammond: she gave up a glamorous life to rescue cats.
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Getting all four kids to school in the morning.
My singing career.
I wanted to race cars.
Last year. I was with my wife and all my kids in northern California, driving an RV. I remember thinking that life couldn’t possibly get any better.
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