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To be working still.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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Katharine Hamnett
English fashion designer
Raising awareness of ethical and environmental issues in the clothing industry. I think I was the original whistleblower within fashion.
Reece Shearsmith
British actor, comedian and writer
Managing to find my wife and trapping her into marrying me.
Shakin' Stevens
Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter
Giving people enjoyment.
Mo Farah
British track and field athlete
Being dad to my kids and having a family.
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