Imelda Staunton
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I like to live in the moment.
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One of my favourite songs is Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim, but it would hardly be appropriate.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗
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Don’t Stop Believin’ [by Journey].
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Les Fleurs by Minnie Riperton.
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