Tamara Mellon
British fashion entrepreneur
Since my daughter Minty was born.
When were you happiest?
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When I first got sober, in 1990.
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Nile Rodgers
American guitarist
The first time I played a complete song on the guitar. It was A Day In The Life, by the Beatles.
Stephen Dillane
British actor
Playing football in the school playground at lunchtime.
In Macon, Georgia, during my childhood. I knew everybody there—it was like the whole town was your family. I felt complete there.
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