Joan Collins
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Watching dying babies on TV.
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Last week, when I dropped a mug on my foot.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗
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Last week. I had quite a bad anxiety attack.
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A very expensive dehydrator (it cost £30). I’ve made raisins, banana chips and apple chips with it so far. It’s so addictive, I’ll probably start drying my kids soon.
Trying to think of a recipe I’ve forgotten. I keep a notebook by my bed now.
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My children’s births, and when I won the Bake Off.
When somebody runs you a bath and orders a takeaway after a long day.
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