Chaka Khan
American singer
Staying alive, being here at this age. So many songs. It’s crazy.
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When I have a to-do list and finish it in the time I intended to.
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Ashley Jensen
Scottish actress and narrator
That my son is kind and he loves David Bowie.
Being a parent.
James Norton
English actor
Finding something that I love doing and getting paid for it.
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Like the froth on top of a hot chocolate.
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