Gareth Bale
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I just wanted to fulfil my potential.
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A steam train driver.
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Björn Ulvaeus
Swedish musician
Successful like my two uncles, who were paper industry magnates.
Melissa McCarthy
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I wanted to make women’s clothing. I also said that I wanted to be an artist; I don’t think I ever said I wanted to be an actress, but I remember thinking that would be fun.
Joan Jett
American singer, songwriter and guitarist
An astronaut, an archaeologist, an actor, and a musician.
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I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.
Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.
A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.
Anyone who promotes peace.
I was a waiter with my old friend Justin Clayton; we would sneak in too many drinks and were fired after spilling soup too many times on customers.
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