I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's ver…

Frances O'Grady
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I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller. ✨ 'Never mind glass ceilings, what about glass skirting boards?'. Interview with Kevin Maguire, www.theguardian.com. January 29, 2003.
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I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller. ✨ 'Never mind glass ceilings, what about glass skirting boards?'. Interview with Kevin Maguire, www.theguardian.com. January 29, 2003.

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