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How close have you come to dying?

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Edith Bowman Scottish radio DJ and television presenter
I had a car crash not long after passing my test, driving mates to a club on a Saturday night. Thankfully, everyone was OK – as was my dad about his car, which was a write-off.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 February 2021 source ↗
Sara Cox English broadcaster
Modelling in South Korea, aged 19. After a party, I flopped into bed, lit a big candle and balanced it on top of a massive box of matches. I created my own firework display when the candle burnt down and set fire to it. It made the biggest noise ever which, luckily, woke me from my slightly boozy slumber.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2019 source ↗

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