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Questions that I can’t answer – and that’s what becomes a book.
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What thought won't let you sleep?Originally asked
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Creating. When everyone goes to bed and then you have six or seven hours to create peacefully. I’ve become nocturnal. Even on a night when I am not in the studio, I still won’t go to sleep till six in the morning.
George Michael
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My dogs demanding my undivided attention.
Craig David
British singer
A new song just finished.
Angela Hartnett
English chef
Thinking about work because I’m responsible for people’s jobs.
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