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My children obviously, but also my work.
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Professionally, receiving my first Grammy from Whitney Houston.
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My kids, and getting some of the stories I had in my head on to paper in a way that wasn’t too far removed from the thing I dreamed about writing.
Marie Kondo
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It’s still a work in progress, but I would have to say, organising the world. With all the KonMari consultants around the world, and those that read my books or watched the Netflix shows, we are definitely making a difference.
Getting elected as MP for the Rhondda in 2001 despite everyone saying I was too “exotic” or “flamboyant”, ie gay.
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Great. It feels wonderful – like a firework going off in your stomach.
I wanted to be in the army or a spy in the intelligence service.
Discipline. Also to have a goal, however small and whatever it may be.
As a force for good and a champion of the underdog.
Gossip and backstabbing.
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