EL James
British author
Adagio from Concerto No 3 in D Minor BWV 974, played by James Rhodes.
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Cortez The Killer, by Neil Young.
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Alison Steadman
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The Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana.
Russell Howard
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Don’t Stop Believin’ [by Journey].
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English actor and comedian
Candle In The Wind.
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My parents: I’m sorry I didn’t spend more time with them.
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Worrying about my daughter, worrying about money.
Having a massage every week.
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