Rose McGowan
American actress and activist
Waking people up.
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I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
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Bryan Adams
Canadian singer-songwriter and musician
Paying my rent and being able to support my family from making music.
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I was very proud of doing Falstaff, because it seemed to go well.
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My stepmother died a few years ago but I didn’t make that last hour to have a conversation with her, so I’d like to say sorry for that.
Safety, and being able to be completely yourself.
I didn’t enjoy a bar job and glass collecting – people could be really rude.
Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.
To be led by love and not judgment.
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