Rose Ayling-Ellis
British actress
That my work has given deaf children more confidence in themselves and a sense of ownership of who they are.
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Nineteen books. Twenty next year…
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Michael Flatley
American step dancer
Aside from the night that my wife said yes, creating Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, and employing thousands of dancers for the last 30 years.
Jason Derulo
American singer and songwriter
Deciding what and who I wanted to be early on in life.
Adam Lambert
American singer
Getting to challenge the status quo by being myself, just existing openly and honestly and boldly on a public level. It hasn’t always been easy, and it came with its fair set of challenges and sacrifices, and I am proud of that.
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Watching Sooni Taraporevala’s film Yeh Ballet on Netflix. It took me back to Bombay – a surprisingly powerful burst of nostalgic emotion.
I’m pretty happy right now, although the plague is a problem. I got the virus early, and was unwell for two and a half weeks. I was spared the worst symptoms; I realise more strongly every day that I’m one of the very lucky ones.
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