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Gloria Steinem, because her whole life has been spent trying to help people.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Deborah Divine.
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I admire the mother of my children a great deal, because she’s interesting, smart and funny.
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I admire the mother of my children a great deal, because she’s interesting, smart and funny.
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View profile →That in 2019 we’re still dealing with people hating people or people wanting to keep women down. That we haven’t evolved past that is a huge disappointment.
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.
There is an ease to it. It’s not all butterflies and sky rockets, it’s more like absolute comfort.
I shucked oysters for a day without the proper knife or gloves. I had to go to hospital as I’d ripped my hands up. I can’t recommend it as a career option.
That I have strong, happy girls.
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