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Scatterlings Of Africa, by Johnny Clegg.
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Anna Paquin
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I don’t have a favourite song, but I will definitely give it some thought, so no one’s arguing about it when I die.
Tchaikovsky's 1812, sung by Barry Manilow.
Steph McGovern
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For Good, from the bit in Wicked the Musical where the two witches go their separate ways. The lyrics are about people coming to your life for a reason, who might not stay very long, but there’s a reason they’ve played a part in your life. I well up thinking about it.
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Getting a daily show on Radio 2, because that was an ambition for so long.
My half-electric Volvo.
A full belly and a nice nap.
For making people’s journeys on the M6 a bit easier.
Modelling in South Korea, aged 19. After a party, I flopped into bed, lit a big candle and balanced it on top of a massive box of matches. I created my own firework display when the candle burnt down and set fire to it. It made the biggest noise ever which, luckily, woke me from my slightly boozy slumber.
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