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The coming out letter I wrote in Tales Of The City – it seems to be the thing that’s going to last after I’m gone.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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Raising two children. If you can get your kids to adulthood and they’re not voting Tory, doing drugs or collecting Nazi memorabilia, then you deserve a medal.
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I learned how to play The Wind Cries Mary guitar solo.
Football player of the year 4th XI 2002.
I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.
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