A 28ft motorboat, which sat in the water for two years because I was so busy working.
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I spent £600 on Rudolf Nureyev’s ballet shoes after he died. He was the biggest idol in my life and influenced me hugely.
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A table that used to belong to David Bowie: it was £13,000.
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A caravan. I was brought up going on caravan holidays – but we quickly realised that a double-axle caravan was too much of a commitment and sold it.
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My first car, three years ago – a Toyota Verso.
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An actor. When I was really young, I wanted to be a fishmonger’s wife.
My mother, because I didn’t appreciate until after she’d gone that she was a vulnerable human being. I just expected her to know everything and be everything.
Everything. I’ve one of those brains that doesn’t quieten down.
Judith Clark, on whom I based my character in the prison trilogy. She has served over 35 years and turned herself around. She is an inspiration.
I would never have gone on a diet. I would go back with the knowledge that not being perfect is fine.
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