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I am pretty proud of having got Aspects of Love back into the West End.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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If you think that you have one, then you’re a bit of a prat, aren’t you?
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The best of times, the worst of times.
Handing out leaflets for a European coach trip wearing just lederhosen, in February and March in Surrey. It was freezing, and I got fired.
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