Johanna Konta
British tennis player
Like when you get the giggles in a room full of people where you should be quiet.
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Relief and an achy feeling in your cheeks from smiling.
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It’s like digging a field together: it’s hard work, not very glamorous, but you can stand back and think, “We did that.”
Safety, and being able to be completely yourself.
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Heart explosion.
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I’ve never seen Star Wars (I know!) and on my first day of a recent job, I’m sitting next to this very friendly actor. I ask if he has much experience with motion capture. He says, “Yes.” I say “Oh great! What have you worked on?” He says, “I’m Mark Hamill.”
A few of my exes.
Endless acting jobs.
I’m terrified of time. The people I love are getting older and time seems to be going faster and faster. It’s scary. I’d like it to slow down, please.
Losing out on a role, any role. I get so invested. I can take rejection, but only when useful feedback is given.
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