Julian Lennon
English musician, photographer, and philanthropist
Anyone who promotes peace.
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Jane Goodall. I got the chance to meet her a few years ago, and it was the thrill of a lifetime. When I was little, I wanted to be her. I thought she had the coolest life in the world.
Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, May 2024 source ↗
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Tim Minchin
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Maybe if we all admire her hard enough, she’ll live beyond this incredibly disturbing era.
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Losing a loved one.
My wedding day, and when my children were first placed in my arms.
Kindness and laughter. If someone makes me laugh, I’m halfway in love.
My kids are in the house. I’ve been gardening in my vegetable garden. I have absolutely zero obligations or calls to return. Now I’m fixing dinner with music playing and having a glass of wine.
Cruelty, and also general rudeness and unkindness. I’ve always told my children: Don’t ever find entertainment in someone else’s discomfort.
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