Armistead Maupin
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Not a lawyer, which was what I told everyone, because my father wanted me to be one.
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Sounds cliched, but I always wanted to be an actor.
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A psychologist and then a diplomat.
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My sister. She is the most loving, positive and generous person I know.
Having music for limbs.
I was the PE technician at my old secondary school, so I had to pump up all the balls, wash all the kits and get the form notes in before morning registration every day.
A good listener.
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