'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal
The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.
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"Not only did I survive, I thrived."
— Dame Meera Syal , Celebrity
"It could have been a point where I gave up."
— Dame Meera Syal , Celebrity
"When I have talked about this incident to other women, particularly of my age, they've all said that happened to me."
— Dame Meera Syal , Celebrity
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The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.
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