Liev Schreiber
American actor
An elevator operator.
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I wanted to play for Arsenal. When I have a kick-around with my boy, I still feel as if someone’s going to spot me.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 July 2018 source ↗
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Johanna Konta
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When I was five, I wanted to be a cleaning lady; when I was nine, I wanted to be the world’s number one tennis player.
Steve Pemberton
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What I am now, but with a better singing voice.
A soldier and adventure guy.
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View profile →In 1995, I discovered I had two brain tumours. The process of having them removed went on for about three years. It was a long and drawn-out time, wondering whether or not I was going to die.
Buzz Aldrin. I met him about 10 years ago and all I could do was look at his feet. What greater thing can you do than walk on the moon?
Gary and I worked in a greengrocer’s on Saturdays and in the holidays. One of my jobs was cooking beetroot – it used to make me gag.
I cry all the time. The last time was at the end of Paddington 2. Shirlie was laughing her head off.
The births of my children, Harley Moon (28) and Roman (25).
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