Daphne Guinness
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I wanted to be in the army or a spy in the intelligence service.
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I always wanted to be a singer.
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Rose McGowan
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A mortician – I worked in a funeral home when I was 14.
Emma Bunton
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An English teacher, and then a dance teacher.
Dawn O'Porter
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A drunk woman who threw epic dinner parties.
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I’ve loved all my jobs, even when I worked at Burger King.
Professionally, receiving my first Grammy from Whitney Houston.
I wouldn’t change a thing. Every experience is a lesson learned.
Aretha Franklin. I mean, she’s Aretha! That says it all.
As a human who feels and loves just like everyone else feels and loves.
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