Rachel Whiteread
English artist
Losing my parents when they were relatively young. My dad was 59 and my mum died at 72, 14 years ago.
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Not yet being able to sing in a free Cuba.
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A psychologist and then a diplomat.
I’ve only done two and loved them both – one in the band, and the other as an interpreter in customs.
Being able to communicate with people all over the world through my music.
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