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My piano, a boudoir grand. I’ve played since I was six.
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The arcade game, Guitar Hero. I’ve got the full unit in my house. It’s so sad.
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All my clothes are secondhand, but I did buy a pair of new silver Vivienne Westwood shoes to get married in, which I still have.
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My electric car: it’s a hybrid Cadillac.
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I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.
Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
My complete lack of organisation that affects all part of my life – my living space, my being in touch with people, everything. I am a walking shitshow.
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