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I was the subject of a Celeb cartoon in Private Eye. I’ve a copy hanging in the downstairs toilet.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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View all 192 →Being loved by my family and friends despite my personality.
Gavin Rossdale
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The fact that I am still making music.
Andy Serkis
English actor
Being the father of three children.
Shirley Ballas
English ballroom dancer
Getting the job on Strictly at the age of 56.
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View profile →My glasses. They were more than a grand.
Kindness, security, being at home.
Feeling as though I had to leave Radio 2 to get my life back on track. I had every intention of being David Jacobs or Brian Matthew and going on until I was 127, but it didn’t turn out like that.
The friend behind the microphone.
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