Ronnie Wood
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To my husband for all the huffing and puffing.
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My children. I was away an awful lot when they were little and not very good at being a father when I was around. I could have done better.
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My two middle children, Mason and Jude. They will know why.
The Prince and Princess of Wales for not knowing when to leave their home.
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When I was 15, I went to a rugby match at Twickenham with my dad and we went back to his friend Hugh’s house and Hugh made me a perfect cup of tea. I just remember feeling really happy because it was such a brilliant day and I loved being with my dad.
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