The first time I stood on top of the hill that I now live on, in 2007.
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In the 90s. I am pretty happy now, but back then I didn’t have the heavier things that life brings as you get older.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗
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David Hasselhoff
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When I was doing Knight Rider.
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Discovering Rome on my scooter with my wife when we first met.
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Yoko Ono
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When the war was over—whichever war that was.
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My biggest teacher and my supporter over the years has been Jack Nicholson. I worked with him, we became very good friends and, every time I hit a low moment, I go visit Jack.
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