Viv Albertine
Australian-born British musician and writer
The moment my daughter was born in 1999, because it took me seven years to conceive.
When were you happiest?
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A couple of summers ago, walking through a forest illuminated by fireflies, with my man and our dogs.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2009 source ↗
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Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.
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