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" A career in entertainment has a lifespan, like one in sport. "
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Entertainment
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" I can definitely tell when mum has got money because then she likes to go shopping to spend it, whereas dad is steadier and avoids splurges. I like to think I've inherited both sides. "
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