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I was invited to Sharon Tate’s house the night she was murdered. I declined the invite due to jetlag.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗
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How close have you come to dying?Originally asked
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Eve Ensler
American playwright, performer, feminist, and activist
Nine years ago I discovered I had stage 3/4 uterine cancer and went through nine months of excruciating surgery, illness and chemotherapy. In that time, I touched death and it was the most powerful transformation of my life. I was forced to learn to take care of my body.
Michael Flatley
American step dancer
My recent battle with cancer.
Doing a compulsory standup routine in my first week of drama school.
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A Rolex; I’m not a big spender.
I cry about 10 times a week. I’m a real softy.
Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone.
Eden Hazard, a true sportsman.
I’ve been happy all my life.
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