Joanna Scanlan
British actress and writer
Having someone to love.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 March 2018 source ↗
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Founding the Fashion and Textile Museum.
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Jim Kerr
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That’s easy. I’ve consistently punched above my weight.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2022 source ↗
Tim Rice
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Possibly the fact that some of the stuff I’ve written will still be around after I’ve snuffed it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 March 2017 source ↗
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A quiet moment.
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Not doing Diana’s wedding dress.
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