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I don’t know. I prefer it that way.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 February 2021 source ↗
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Martin Kemp
English musician and actor
In 1995, I discovered I had two brain tumours. The process of having them removed went on for about three years. It was a long and drawn-out time, wondering whether or not I was going to die.
I had some gynaecological issues that were very sudden, about 18 months ago, and felt that I might be dying. I wasn’t but it was quite serious.
Laurence Fox
English actor and activist
A motorbike crash. I broke my shoulder and ribs and was so scared I didn’t ride for two years.
Philippa Perry
Psychotherapist and author
I’m closer today than I was yesterday.
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