Kate Mosse
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Not working in another country.
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Not being able to have more kids.
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My biggest disappointment is always myself. That’s my Catholic upbringing.
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Sandy Powell
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Not meeting David Bowie, but then they say it’s best not to meet your heroes.
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My sister Arlene, who is 75 and on marriage number seven. I admire her hopefulness.
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