David Harewood
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My first girlfriend when I left drama school. I was a bit of tart.
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My coach, Scott Hann, for all the stress before competitions.
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Shirley Manson
Scottish singer and songwriter; lead vocalist of Garbage
Myself. I have never been harder on anyone else.
Jacqueline Wilson
English novelist
A little girl called Pat. We were nine-year-olds together and all the class made her life a misery. I knew she wanted to be my friend and I would only be friends with her if nobody else was around. I feel dreadful about that.
Gemma Whelan
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To my husband for all the huffing and puffing.
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Usain Bolt for his attitude, the amount of confidence he’s got, the way he delivers every time.
Standing on the podium in Rio: winning a gold medal for the pommel was 100% the pinnacle of my career.
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