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Becoming an actor at all, considering my background.
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Still to come, I think.
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Getting up the noses of a handful of truly horrible misogynists.
Being loved by my family and friends despite my personality.
Joanna Scanlan
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Having someone to love.
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To stand up tall and aim for what you want.
Losing my family in some way.
Like safety, that you've got everything covered; no stress, no fear.
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I'd have concentrated a bit more at school and maybe gone to university rather than drama school.
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