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Still being married to Annabel.
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Daphne Guinness
British socialite
My children obviously, but also my work.
David Guetta
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Giving DJ culture more respect.
Anna Paquin
New Zealand actress
I hope that’s yet to come. My Oscar? That was a combination of Holly Hunter being an amazing actress, Jane being an extraordinary director and me being in the right place at the right time. I had no idea what I was doing. It’s given me this amazing life, but it’s not the highlight of my career.
Gloria Steinem
Writer and feminist organiser
I haven’t done it yet.
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