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I dont mean being famous is a perk, because one knows that its not

I dont mean being famous is a perk, because one knows that its not necessarily a perk, but there are certain perks to being well-known and respected in ones field. Public perks. Like, I dont know, general friendliness and willingness to please, just to point out two. – Emma Thompson

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You cant be a great mum and work the whole time necessarily those two things arent ideal. We have an awful lot to work on and to debate about in relation to our working lives, because it isnt working for a lot of people, particularly for a lot of women. – Emma Thompson

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The only way you can have it all is by delegating all the running of the home to other people – which I dont ever want to do… So you do it yourself, and it takes time and energy and effort. And if you give it the time, its profoundly enjoyable. – Emma Thompson

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Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isnt listening. – Emma Thompson

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