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An artist travelling and playing with the Stones.
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As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself?Originally asked
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An ambulance driver.
Shinya Yamanaka
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I was born in Osaka, Japan. It was 45 years ago. My father has a small factory in Osaka, and we lived next to his factory
Shirley Manson
Scottish singer and songwriter; lead vocalist of Garbage
A ballerina. I remain rather disappointed that I became a rock star instead.
Daphne Guinness
British socialite
I wanted to be in the army or a spy in the intelligence service.
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My metabolism. Ever since I was a little kid, I was always up halfway through the night.
The Resurrection Shuffle.
I don’t really owe anybody any apologies.
All the hanging about.
Right now is a pretty good time in my life. I am existing on three-monthly check-ups, but, yeah, I am very grateful.
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