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To my teachers in high school - that I didn't punch them in the mouth for discouraging all my interests.
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American actor
Dozens of women – I think you’ll figure out why.
To a resistant materials teacher at secondary school called Mr Noel. He had a comb-over and whenever he turned his back to write on the blackboard, we would roll up bits of paper and launch them at his head. Once, I hit him. I remember him turning around and looking crestfallen.
Dominic Cooper
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To Ms Dooley, for failing my maths GCSE several times over.
Victoria Derbyshire
British broadcaster
I’m good at saying sorry – so no one, because I’ve already said it.
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As a funny guy who surprised you once in a while.
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