Sheryl Crow
American singer-songwriter
I’ve been lucky. When I was a kid, I babysat and was a lifeguard, which I didn’t hate; and then I was a teacher, which I liked.
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I’ve loved all my jobs, even when I worked at Burger King.
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Adam Kay
British comedy writer, author, youtuber, comedian and former physician
A comedy gig at an army barracks for thousands of angry, horny squaddies just back from six months in the desert. I was on straight after the stripper.
I left the army and got a job with Unilever in Northern Ireland. They were very strict and you had to have a hat, and when you went into a shop you had to raise your hat to the shopkeeper and then sell your wares. I was selling margarine.
Angela Hartnett
English chef
Washing up in the Ford factory canteen in Dagenham.
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I always wanted to be a singer.
Professionally, receiving my first Grammy from Whitney Houston.
Around the holidays, because I get to spend them with family and friends.
Aretha Franklin. I mean, she’s Aretha! That says it all.
As a human who feels and loves just like everyone else feels and loves.
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