Liev Schreiber
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My father – I think he doubted our closeness.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Myself. I have never been harder on anyone else.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 May 2022 source ↗
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My dog, Mr Q, because he has the saddest look when I leave.
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A couple of ex-boyfriends.
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My dog’s trust in me.
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A ballerina. I remain rather disappointed that I became a rock star instead.
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