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Still being in work. And my vineyards; they’re beautiful.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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Paapa Essiedu
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After losing my mum still managing to finish drama school, because that was really difficult. I lost her in the first year.
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Having a career that’s lasted 47 years, especially when I felt like an impostor for so many of them.
Neil Gaiman
Author of fiction, comics and screenplays
My kids, and getting some of the stories I had in my head on to paper in a way that wasn’t too far removed from the thing I dreamed about writing.
Bryn Terfel
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I loved my 1 minute 40 seconds singing at the coronation of King Charles. I was the most nervous I’ve been.
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My complete ineptitude at sport.
Worrying about insomnia.
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