Terry O'Neill
British photographer
A jazz drummer.
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A veterinarian, but I decided against it because it required too many years of schooling; I wasn’t great at school.
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An ambulance driver.
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One of the Ghostbusters.
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I had no idea whatsoever, and nor did anyone else. I thought I’d go to art school and see whether I liked it – and of course I did, and stayed.
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As somebody who brought joy to people.
It’s all a learning experience, even if it’s a shit time.
In the hospital after my C-section, hanging out with my new baby, feeling very, very happy and grateful.
Having my family in closer proximity, but that’s what comes with living in another country.
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