Kevin Pietersen
English cricketer
Nappies aren’t fun!
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2019 source ↗
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I did work in retail while I was getting into presenting and the hours were long and you were always on your feet. It was good vibes, though.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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I got sacked from TK Maxx for falling asleep under the coats.
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Working in a warehouse, packing frozen meat. It was a nightmare: I hate the cold and it was very tough.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2020 source ↗
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View profile →That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
My phone and social media.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
My Birkin bags, which I plan to pass on to my future children.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
Euphoria, passion and feeling like nothing else in the world matters.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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