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Shooting hosiery on top of an iceberg and getting my backside stuck to it.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
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Jenna Coleman
English actress
After Emmerdale, babysitting. I freaked out – I couldn’t believe people put me in charge of their children.
Kevin Rowland
British singer
I worked in the stores of Edgware hospital when I was about 17, and it was grey and depressing.
I was a secret shopper and had to do a lot of bookies – Coral and William Hill – all around London. For 18-year-old me looking all fab it was quite scary going in and saying: “Hiya, can I put £4 on No 7 horse, please?” But you got to keep the money when you won.
Jack Whitehall
English comedian, actor, presenter and writer
It’s also one of the best jobs I’ve done, but two hours in, when everyone’s pissed and ignoring you, hosting the Brit awards can be a tough gig.
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