Peter Gabriel
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When surrounded by my family.
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When I was raising my children.
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Camille Paglia
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Snorkelling for an hour with a comically disciplined and curiously attentive squadron of six, fat Caribbean reef squid off Mexico.
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On stage, interviewing one of my heroes, Paul McCartney, at the Royal Festival Hall last November.
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I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.
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