Rhys Ifans
Welsh actor and musician
That things didn’t get better.
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
Failure & regret
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How big music companies have treated their artists in the digital age.
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Paying my rent and being able to support my family from making music.
Walking with Eric Clapton’s tour manager Mick to meet Eric backstage, and when I met Eric I said, “Hi Mick.” I wanted to die.
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