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Yesterday, at my stepsister’s funeral. She was 78, an actor, and died of cancer.
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David Harewood
British actor and presenter
After my documentary aired. I suddenly had a bit of panic, because it’s very personal. I couldn’t watch it on the night, I was so scared. The next day people were walking up to me on the street and telling me their life story. It was extraordinary.
Last night, getting ready for a scene.
Geoffrey Rush
Australian actor
When Adèle walked down the road at the end of the film Blue Is The Warmest Colour.
Joe Wicks
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I cried this morning when I was meditating, for the first time. I had this real feeling of gratitude that my dad survived his addiction.
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