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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.
Losing out on a role, any role. I get so invested. I can take rejection, but only when useful feedback is given.
Not being truthful to everyone from an earlier age.
Not going to uni and getting my English degree.
Two days ago, at a family wedding, remembering Richard, my cousin. He was 11 months younger than me and we were brought up like brother and sister for the first four years of our lives. He died of a brain tumour when he was 55.
Not applying myself enough at school.
A ballet dancer, but it changed to being an actress when I got put in a school play.
The Queen. Her like has not been seen before and I doubt it will ever be again.
I wish I could say sorry to my husband, because I couldn’t save him from his dementia.
One of my favourite songs is Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim, but it would hardly be appropriate.
Tim Robbins, Cuba Gooding Jr, Richard Wilson, Charlotte Church, Russell Tovey, Ashley Walters
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