MJ
That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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Rex Harrison told me I had absolutely no comic timing.
“You don’t stand a chance of succeeding as a writer in this country. The demographics are against you.” They were wrong. The only demographic that counts is the human heart.
Paul McKenna
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“Oh, he’s all about money.” I’ve never charged anyone in all the years I’ve been doing one-to-one work. That’s my gift to the world.
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View profile →Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.
You’ve got to keep trying because you don’t know what amazing things are round the corner. Also, always be grateful – at one point you wished to be where you are today.
My Birkin bags, which I plan to pass on to my future children.
I can be properly stubborn sometimes – but that’s me being a classic Leo.
As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
My phone and social media.
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