Julia Ormond
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To Sophie, for not being a better parent.
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Our dog, Snowy. He’s a miniature poodle, and he’s needy and really irritating as a result.
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Josette Simon
British actor
My dear friend Katy. I’m sorry that I couldn’t stop you from making the most devastating decision. She committed suicide.
My mother, because when I’m stressed, I can be really horrible to her.
My first wife, because I left her.
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I am a terrible driver, so not having killed myself or anyone else, so far.
Yesterday, at my stepsister’s funeral. She was 78, an actor, and died of cancer.
All the things that seem very unimportant and manageable the next morning.
Not being able to sing.
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