Gavin Rossdale
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The fact that I am still making music.
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Recovering from anorexia.
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Marie Kondo
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It’s still a work in progress, but I would have to say, organising the world. With all the KonMari consultants around the world, and those that read my books or watched the Netflix shows, we are definitely making a difference.
Francesca Martinez
British comedian
My relationship.
Being able to paint the way I do.
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I was very ill with anorexia when I was a teenager. I went into hospital voluntarily, otherwise they were going to section me.
It would be lovely if people thought I was kind.
To my husband for all the huffing and puffing.
When I was 15, I went to a rugby match at Twickenham with my dad and we went back to his friend Hugh’s house and Hugh made me a perfect cup of tea. I just remember feeling really happy because it was such a brilliant day and I loved being with my dad.
I want people to really, really cry so The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams.
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