What did you want to be when you were growing up?

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Recorded Kate Mosse said elsewhere, not written here
First I wanted to be in the circus, then a tap dancer, then prime minister. I have failed at all three.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

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Ashley Jensen Scottish actress and narrator
I did want to be an actor from an early age although I briefly dabbled with the idea of being a vet until I realised you had to stick your hand up a cow’s arse.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗

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