Suzi Quatro
American-British rock musician
Not being able to have more kids.
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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What is the trait you most deplore in others?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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How close have you come to death?
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
Identity & self
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Trusting someone and being let down.
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Cybill Shepherd
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Not doing more movies.
Sandy Powell
British costume designer
Not meeting David Bowie, but then they say it’s best not to meet your heroes.
Ivan Lendl
Czech and American tennis player
Plenty of matches got away, but there’s nothing I can do about it, so why worry?
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Lack of empathy.
I would be less naive.
Less time on my phone.
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Honest, empathetic, daring.
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