Paul Whitehouse
Welsh comedian
A professional footballer.
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A surgeon. I studied pre-med in Holy Cross College for four years and then I went to acting school.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 January 2022 source ↗
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Madhur Jaffrey
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A doctor, a painter, an actress.
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A cellist, inspired by my mum and dad’s friendship with Jacqueline du Pré, and seeing a documentary about her.
Ronnie Wood
English rock musician
An artist travelling and playing with the Stones.
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View profile →I would try to be a little nicer to my teachers.
Trying to sell frozen food over the phone for a company called American Frozen Foods. It lasted about half an hour. I found myself telling people not to buy too much of it because it could go bad, and my supervisor said, “This job is probably not for you.”
Leading with joy.
My children’s education.
It feels like all is possible.
As a good person.
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