Cressida Cowell
British writer
My children. My marriage. All those books.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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When was the last time you changed your mind about something?
Change of mind
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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Time & hindsight
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What most recently made you cry?
Identity & self
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
Money & investment
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.
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Mark Gatiss
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Sherlock being such a worldwide phenomenon.
Adam Lambert
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Getting to challenge the status quo by being myself, just existing openly and honestly and boldly on a public level. It hasn’t always been easy, and it came with its fair set of challenges and sacrifices, and I am proud of that.
Becoming a father.
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I changed my mind on airing my views. Sometimes silence is better.
To be led by love and not judgment.
The really terrible things that are happening in the Middle East made me cry for two days after 7 October. All those poor children on both sides.
Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.
Without naming names, some people I’ve put a lot of faith and trust and love into.
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