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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
A saxophonist, but destiny chose another path for me, and I’m glad it happened that way.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗
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A hairdresser – I still want to be a hairdresser.
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Exactly what I am now.
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I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.
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My wife. I made mistakes in my early life and hurt her. Everybody thinks the grass is greener, but it’s not. To say sorry to her when she understands will be one of the greatest gifts God has given me.
I just did it. I wanted to lose weight and respect my body more, and I’ve lost 31 pounds in three months.
Not understanding the business side of my career enough. I could have probably been much wealthier than I am.
I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.
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