Carl Barât
English musician
The last time I held my children and every time before that. They’ve been my salvation.
When were you happiest?
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When my daughters were delivered safely.
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View all 577 →From a professional standpoint, it didn’t get any better than achieving our ultimate goal, whether that meant six NBA championships in eight years, or two Olympic gold medals. But I’m more low-key than people realize. Give me an evening with family or friends, and I’m good.
Emily Watson
English actress
About half an hour ago, watching through the window as my dad and two-year-old daughter walked to the paper shop together.
Escaping an abusive teen marriage and being blessed with the opportunity to create a new life for myself and my two young children in London at the height of the swinging 60s.
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