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March 1981 – preparing to open The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow, for a new season.
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Chasing after fire engines as a child with my dad and watching neighbours' houses burn to the ground.
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Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
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When the kids were babies.
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The last time I held my children and every time before that. They’ve been my salvation.
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