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Losing my memory and not being able to work.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2024 source ↗
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View all 62 →Having regrets.
Not feeling old but everyone treating you that way.
The fact that I smoke.
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Can I have more than three? Creative, kind, a grafter, engaging, loyal, fun and generous.
Being murdered – I listen to too many true-crime podcasts.
Worry – I am a terrible worrier.
Not getting into drama school when I was 17. In those days, the first thing people said was, “Where did you train?”
I lose bank cards, I’m untidy, I get bored very quickly.
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