Sofie Gråbøl
Danish actress
Coming back to work after being ill. A year ago I couldn't see that happening. I am still pinching myself.
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Work-wise, joining the National Theatre when I was 21.
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Recovering from anorexia.
Now that I’m at this end of my career, I’m gobsmacked that I’ve managed to cling on for as long as I have.
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As a good friend.
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Last night, having dinner with my husband, John, my son, Jonathan, and his girlfriend, Maude.
When I was very little, I thought it might be possible to be an angel.
A £400 Zandra Rhodes dress for the royal premiere of The Railway Children. More recently, a Wurlitzer jukebox for my husband’s birthday.
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