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In 1995, I discovered I had two brain tumours. The process of having them removed went on for about three years. It was a long and drawn-out time, wondering whether or not I was going to die.
Always flying: we’ve had flights where the engine’s been on fire; where we’ve nose-dived.
About five years ago, a half-tonne tree branch fell and missed me by three feet.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, but so early that I knew it wasn’t a death sentence. Until we get a cure for cancer, early detection is our best hope.
Recovering from anorexia.
When I was 15, I went to a rugby match at Twickenham with my dad and we went back to his friend Hugh’s house and Hugh made me a perfect cup of tea. I just remember feeling really happy because it was such a brilliant day and I loved being with my dad.
It would be lovely if people thought I was kind.
The fans’ reaction at the end of Game Of Thrones because I think it was brilliant.
I want people to really, really cry so The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams.
To my husband for all the huffing and puffing.
Adeel Akhtar, Adrian Edmondson, Aidan Gillen, Andy Serkis, Anna Friel, Bertie Carvel
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