Basic Quote by Caroline Quentin Download Open image “I'm not clever enough to write. It's as basic and tragic as that.” — Caroline Quentin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Basic Clever Enough Tragic Write Writing
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I know it sounds cheesy, but I do feel so blessed. I have a great job, I have the best children in the world… — Caroline Quentin Copy Share Image
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But through therapy I'm realising I'm allowed to be vulnerable. And I'm allowed to feel shy. And I'm allowed to feel private. — Caroline Quentin Copy Share Image
Well, all baking is a technical challenge as far as I'm concerned. — Caroline Quentin Copy Share Image
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