Sue Perkins
British actress, singer, writer and comedian
Not accepting every dare.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Having my family in closer proximity, but that’s what comes with living in another country.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 April 2021 source ↗
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A garden of my own.
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As somebody who brought joy to people.
It’s all a learning experience, even if it’s a shit time.
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