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One of the big moments was the birth of our son, Jack – he's 13 now.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2012 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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When I got a doctorate from my alma mater, Brunel. My mother always wanted me to become a doctor.
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Holding my two babies, Phoebe and Amber, for the first time.
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