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My dog was quite expensive. She’s a Bedlington whippet, named Rafi after Mohammed Rafi, the famous Indian singer. She’s got a boy’s name, but she doesn’t mind.
A sports car. I was in my 20s; I’d fallen out with my boyfriend, so to cheer myself up I got myself a little silver and black Mazda and a matching jumper and jacket. And do you know what, it worked. I saw him do a double take.
A ring for my wife.
I don’t know, because I spend like a man with three arms. I am always spending on clothes; I like to have things made.
As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
I can be properly stubborn sometimes – but that’s me being a classic Leo.
That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
When people are disingenuous.
Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.
I did work in retail while I was getting into presenting and the hours were long and you were always on your feet. It was good vibes, though.
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