Harriet Walter
English actress
Judith Clark, on whom I based my character in the prison trilogy. She has served over 35 years and turned herself around. She is an inspiration.
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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Clive Stafford Smith, for his incredible work with the Reprieve charity.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2017 source ↗
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Erin O'Connor
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Annie Lennox - she's a private woman with integrity.
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My older sister, Jeanne. We fought when we were kids, but she is so entirely capable.
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Rod Stewart. For obvious reasons.
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To Ms Dooley, for failing my maths GCSE several times over.
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