Professional footballer for Tottenham, or train driver.
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I wanted to perform in some way, but I didn’t think it was viable. Teachers told me I should be a barrister, because I was always arguing with them.
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Paterson Joseph
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A private detective.
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Floella Benjamin
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A teacher. Teachers can change lives.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 February 2017 source ↗
Joanne Froggatt
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An actor – that’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. I went to stage school when I was 13.
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View profile →Less admin, emails, phone calls; more space to think, read and sleep.
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The thought that I could be doing more: being more productive, doing more of the things that matter, and less of the things that don’t.
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Openness, curiosity and compassion.
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Preparing for Sound Of Metal. Feeling challenged and overwhelmed and lost in something is very fulfilling.
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Some of my teachers. I was a bit of a handful as a kid. They were just trying to do their job and I made it very difficult.
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If I am remembered at all that would be nice. I won’t be picky.
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