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My mother: she’s an inspiration. She went back to college in her 40s, started karate and became a black belt.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 June 2021 source ↗
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Sohana Collins. A little girl I know who’s extremely brave.
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My mother, Mary Davidson, for having me at 16 – a child herself – and raising me with very little.
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I am a good sleeper.
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