Cybill Shepherd
American actress and former model
A $100,000 Mercedes.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗
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What most recently made you cry?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Daily life
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I saw a very expensive painting by a wonderful American painter called Charles Burchfield. I really loved it – it hit me in the solar plexus – and I thought if I did three extra concerts on tour, I might be able to afford it. And I did.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
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A picture: Cocky Patriot by Gilbert and George.
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Edith Bowman
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A pair of Balenciaga boots. They were extortionate, but that has to be at least 10 years ago and I still wear them.
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A botanist or a florist.
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Losing my singing voice. I had to have an operation and unfortunately it was not successful. I’ve not been able to sing since.
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I think I over-apologise as it is.
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A cure for arthritis.
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