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A mum, an airline stewardess or an artist.
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And all the while I was growing up, of course, there were just constant conversations about money and money being tight and how are we going to make ends meet and sometimes not having enough money. And it really just made me committed to living a life with much more financial security.
I wanted to be a doctor, like my father.
A drunk woman who threw epic dinner parties.
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To Sophie, for not being a better parent.
A blurred, warm state of total acceptance and joy.
As having been loving and fun.
I wouldn’t have hurt as many people, and I would have thought more before speaking.
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