Gemma Whelan
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To my husband for all the huffing and puffing.
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To Ms Dooley, for failing my maths GCSE several times over.
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Romesh Ranganathan
English actor and comedian
When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.
Chris Hoy
British track cyclist, 1994–2013
Max Levy, a German sprint cyclist who came second behind me a lot.
My parents, because I rather slipped from their standards on more than one occasion. And when they got older, I wish I’d been kinder and more tolerant with them.
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A librarian. Or a racing driver for Ferrari F1.
Just remembered will do.
My Austin Healey.
I am pretty chirpy at the moment.
Not playing Freddie Mercury.
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