Gavin Rossdale
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The fact that I am still making music.
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Still being in work. And my vineyards; they’re beautiful.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2016 source ↗
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Helen George
English actress
To still be working.
I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.
Alice Eve
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Quitting smoking.
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I Will Remember You, by Sarah McLachlan. That’ll choke the bastards up if nothing else will.
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