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My singing career.
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The Guardian’s review of my book.
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Public catering in the parks, where we lost a tonne of money. Now the public will buy excellent simple, fresh food. All they wanted in the 80s were slimy burgers, Mr Whippy and Coke.
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The power of the press.
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