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" My family were all into classical music, and I found that very intimidating. "
Elizabeth McGovern
Music
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" As far as I can see women who have facelifts don't look younger, just weirder. You see them on screen with these tight, little porcelain faces - then the hand goes up to the face and it looks like it belongs to an alien. I find it really freaky. "
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" My father was an academic, an eccentric. He was a lecturer. "
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