Dominic Cooper
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A librarian. Or a racing driver for Ferrari F1.
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Zoe Ball
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I only ever wanted to be Barbra Streisand. I probably still do.
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A ballerina. I remain rather disappointed that I became a rock star instead.
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“You’re a reasonably intelligent girl,” by a teacher, and it drove me crazy and made me want to get into Oxford.
Not enough food in the fridge.
I wouldn’t change anything. Life is what it is, you just have to get on with it.
Peaceful and joyful.
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