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" I always said there's no way I'd work in America because I'm too weird and I'm too old, but somehow it's happened. "

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" I cannot step into any day without help. I have a fantastically engaged husband who is very present for his children and our family life. We've got a brilliant nanny, other help from parents-in-law, godparents, friends. Also, I've had incredible women around me in the business. "

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