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I always wanted to be a singer.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2018 source ↗
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As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself?Originally asked
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Dominic Cooper
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A librarian. Or a racing driver for Ferrari F1.
Kate Mosse
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First I wanted to be in the circus, then a tap dancer, then prime minister. I have failed at all three.
David Gandy
British model
One of the Ghostbusters.
Kim Wilde
English pop singer
A pop star: I loved music from a very young age.
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Around the holidays, because I get to spend them with family and friends.
I’ve loved all my jobs, even when I worked at Burger King.
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