Martin Sheen
American actor
After the initial travel ban debacle, I wept with joy at all the good people who came out against this fascistic edict.
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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Watching the movie Everest.
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Jimmy Akingbola
British-Nigerian TV, theatre and film actor
Yesterday, talking about my brother, who passed away.
Jenna Coleman
English actress
I cry when I am overtired.
Rory Kinnear
English actor
Last week I saw a moorhen feeding her chicks, and became overwhelmed by the miracle of parenthood and maternal sacrifice. And I hadn’t even been drinking.
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We finally get to be with Jesus, face to face.
Becoming a father.
My failures have taught me more than the successes, so not much.
I love and admire Julia Roberts, one of our Running Wild guests, for the way she has a few close friends, is loyal to her family, doesn’t believe in all the fame stuff and can laugh at herself.
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