Fun, fab and fearless.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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What is the worst job you have done?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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What would you like to leave your children?
Death & what remains
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Impulsive, enthusiastic, determined.
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Resourceful, resilient and compassionate.
Should talk less.
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I get a lot of abuse online because of my opposition to the assault on Gaza. The abuse is horrific, but I’ve learned to ignore it. The integrity of how you live your life is more important than what strangers think.
I worked in a supermarket on the Kings Road when I was 17, standing by the beers, wines and spirits to make sure people didn’t shoplift. They were such horrible employers that I didn’t care whether people shoplifted or not.
I talk too much.
I would find a much better way of looking after my mum in her last three years of dementia. I did my best, but it was incredibly difficult to find the right kind of care unless you’ve got £3,000 a week to spend.
A deep sense that they will be fine in the world without me.
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