An actress. My family thought it was ridiculous, it was like saying you wanted to be an astronaut.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 August 2021 source ↗
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What I am now, but with a better singing voice.
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A jazz drummer.
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A tennis player.
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