An air steward, because I loved airports. I wrote a letter to British Airways when I was seven and I’ve got the reply in the loft, which says, “You’re a bit young at seven but do stay in touch.” I was that kind of kid who was eager to start the ball rolling.
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A Yorkshire cricketer, but I wasn’t good enough.
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An actor. Then I grew out of that and became one by default. Or sort of one: “Not really an actor”, said Michael Billington.
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Steven Spielberg. I can’t think of many people who have improved the human experience as much as that one man.
I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
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