Diamonds for my wife.
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View all 197 →I have quite a collection of ironic band T shirts.
A family holiday – anywhere the kids demand. Last year, I wanted us all to go to Egypt and my daughter said, “No, we’re going to go to Grenada.” So we did.
A Christian Dior coat.
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View profile →Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.
Euphoria, passion and feeling like nothing else in the world matters.
When people are disingenuous.
I did work in retail while I was getting into presenting and the hours were long and you were always on your feet. It was good vibes, though.
As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
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