Martin Sheen
American actor
My son Ramón was the victim of my wrath at a particular time that still withers me with disgrace.
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My first wife – we were too young.
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Jake Shears
Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters
To the Scissor Sisters. Back in the day, I could be an absolute monster; I was a real asshole.
Myself. I didn’t know how to protect myself adequately when I was younger, and I think I would have experienced my youth differently if I had.
Andi Oliver
British cook, television and radio broadcaster, singer
To my brother, because when we were kids I didn’t understand his illness and it used to irritate me.
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I talk too much.
If you’d asked me last year, I would have said a knee replacement.
When my mother died in my arms, I feel I witnessed her spirit leaving her body, so let’s just wait and see.
In an audition at the Royal Court, this man called out, “Were you trained?”
Freddie Flintoff. He played cricket in the best spirit and in his series Field of Dreams, you could see the boys hanging on his every word. He’s a special guy.
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