Ashley Walters
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Not being part of the Transformers franchise.
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Politics. And casting directors.
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Beth Ditto
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When Justin Bieber's management kicked us out of his rehearsal because they were afraid we'd laugh at him. I was actually super-excited.
That I didn’t go to Turkey during the pandemic for one of those male hair treatments.
David Guetta
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Every time I put out a record, I feel like it’s the best. So when a record is not successful it’s very painful.
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As Tilda Swinton in a fat suit.
Appearing angry when I’m not angry.
On stage. Always on stage. God that’s depressing, isn’t it?
Loving, odd, playful. Jeepers, I’ve described myself like a damaged rescue puppy.
Physically, falling off my bike two years ago. Emotionally, when my mother died when I was 27.
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