Kellie Maloney
Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician
To my daughters and my partner, Tracey, for what I put them through with my transition.
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My dog, Mr Q, because he has the saddest look when I leave.
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Kate Nash
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Everyone I ever met in 2007, because I was definitely about two hours late.
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My maternal grandmother, who lived with us for many years. I was a moody teenager and sometimes impatient and rude. Yet she was the person I feel I’m most like. I really miss her.
Gina McKee
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My brother: I never meant to kill your pet frog. I thought I was doing a good deed cleaning the mossy tank with bleach. Can I also say sorry to the frog?
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Everyone cutting out social media for one day a week.
Redeeming mortgages. I did it for a few weeks, and it sealed the deal that I wanted a career in entertainment.
I was rejected by EastEnders, having been called three times. I was heartbroken.
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