Ricky Wilson
Singer; frontman of Kaiser Chiefs
I might have carried on doing The Voice.
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To be born independently wealthy.
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Desmond Tutu
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town; chair of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission; Nobel Peace Prize, 1984
I sent off the letter. I probably made a technical mistake by giving it to a journalist before hearing from the Prime Minister because this journalist was working for a Sunday newspaper and gave it enormous press, and I think quite rightly the Prime Minister was annoyed that I had not given him the opportunity but never mind.
I’d swap out a few boyfriends.
Rachel Whiteread
English artist
I would have thought more about exercise and a healthy lifestyle in my 20s, 30s and 40s.
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My kids, for not being around much.
Alone, chillin’ with Coco.
Barack Obama – just for the simple fact he took the shot and went all the way to president.
Flashlight by Parliament.
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