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Dozens of women – I think you’ll figure out why.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2015 source ↗
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Joanna Scanlan
British actress and writer
To my Latin teacher – I was very naughty.
Rose Ayling-Ellis
British actress
My dad’s family, for fake drowning when I was 12 on holiday in France – it caused such embarrassment that we had to leave. All because I wanted to get the inflatable ring off my brother. It still haunts me. I guess acting was always going to be my future.
Gabby Logan
Welsh TV/radio presenter and rhythmic gymnast
I feel I have made amends, so I don’t feel that anyone is owed an apology but, if they read this and they think they are, do drop me a line.
Karamo Brown
American television host, personality and actor
To my younger self for not being patient with myself, and for giving up on myself at times.
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He gave people laughter.
When I was under contract to Universal Pictures in 1959, just before I got my role on Riverboat.
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