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Modelling tuxedos at the Oklahoma State Fair in 1971.
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Minnie Driver
British and American actress
When I was starting out, in the early 90s, I had to fake an orgasm in a room full of male ad execs at an audition for a chocolate bar ad. It was grim.
Having somebody pull my judo trousers down at a competition when I was seven. And finding I wasn’t wearing any pants.
Leaving the stage from a panic attack in my 20s. Hearing the audience angry.
Jack Whitehall
English comedian, actor, presenter and writer
I was bumped as a guest on The Justin Lee Collins show for Bianca from EastEnders.
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Mr Tambourine Man.
Greed and stupidity.
Other than being a decent father, Pollock.
The day our daughter was born, or maybe fishing on the Colorado river with my wife and brother and his buddy Earl.
Asking my wife questions that don't need to be asked.
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