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I went to a state school, so had to learn ancient Greek from scratch at Oxford.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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View all 192 →I have a great family, great friends, and a fantastic career. But I'm also really proud of the work I do for kids—like the Special Olympics, promoting health and fitness for youngsters, and working on afterschool programs, such as the Inner City Games and Arnold's All-Stars.
Mellody Hobson
Co-chief executive and president of Ariel Investments
I remember the day. It was just such a big day. It happened to be the same day that I got to be on the cover of Forbes. And I remember just being so overwhelmed by the opportunity that we had at hand, that we had closed this $1.45 billion fund - first time - probably in the top five of first-time funds ever that had been closed.
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Cerys Matthews
Welsh singer-songwriter
I cook a mean dal.
Elaine Paige
English singer and actress
To be working still.
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Relief. (Not like that.)
A Chanel dress. I bought it with my first proper paycheck and it was ridiculously expensive. It is also hideous.
A driving licence.
Not getting into MI5.
An astronaut. I still do.
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