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That I have strong, happy girls.
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Sofie Gråbøl
Danish actress
Coming back to work after being ill. A year ago I couldn't see that happening. I am still pinching myself.
Winning the first Green seat in parliament – although that’s cheating, really, as it was very much a collective achievement by the whole party.
David Harewood
British actor and presenter
I’ve helped create a path for young black actors. When I go to swanky Hollywood dos, it’s great to see more and more young black British faces. I can remember a time when I was the only one there.
Having three great daughters, having been on the radio for nearly 50 years and not being dead.
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I shucked oysters for a day without the proper knife or gloves. I had to go to hospital as I’d ripped my hands up. I can’t recommend it as a career option.
That in 2019 we’re still dealing with people hating people or people wanting to keep women down. That we haven’t evolved past that is a huge disappointment.
Gloria Steinem, because her whole life has been spent trying to help people.
There is an ease to it. It’s not all butterflies and sky rockets, it’s more like absolute comfort.
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