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" My brother and sister were very sporty. They all did rugby. I was very into performing arts. I went to the National Youth Music Theatre. I was one of those singing, clapping children. "

Jonathan Anderson

Youth

Brother

Children

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Illusion

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Someone

Difficult

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You

Reason

" Work is an addiction. I've always done too much. It's in my nature. "