Patrisse Khan-Cullors
American artist and activist
In elementary school. I loved learning.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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Christmas Eve: shops closed, family all together!
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Around the holidays, because I get to spend them with family and friends.
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When I realised that I was meant to be a dancer, aged 19.
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