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As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself?Originally asked
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Viv Albertine
Australian-born British musician and writer
I had no female role models growing up. I lived an incredibly sheltered life: there was no TV at home and we had no visitors. It wasn’t until rock and pop came into my life that I concocted myself as a role model.
Adrian Edmondson
English actor, comedian, musician and writer
I only ever wanted to be an actor or a rock star. I was suspended from school in the sixth form and allowed back only when I promised to join the army. But I lied.
Louis Walsh
Irish music manager and television personality
I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.
A missionary in Africa – I think that was Sunday school-based.
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Holding on to my sanity.
I bought my BMW in 2014 with cash, because I was bankrupt and had no credit. But I was in Kinky Boots, so I was finally making some money.
I’m trying to figure out how to receive unconditional love. That’s hard to do when you’ve never really had it, so I’m trying to navigate that.
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