Being married for 17 years and having two amazing children.
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That I have strong, happy girls.
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I shucked oysters for a day without the proper knife or gloves. I had to go to hospital as I’d ripped my hands up. I can’t recommend it as a career option.
I wanted to make women’s clothing. I also said that I wanted to be an artist; I don’t think I ever said I wanted to be an actress, but I remember thinking that would be fun.
There is an ease to it. It’s not all butterflies and sky rockets, it’s more like absolute comfort.
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