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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Arif Hussain, 16, Haverstock Pupil & Entrepreneur

Arif Hussain was born and lives in Camden, ‘extremely close’ to Haverstock School, where he’s studying A-levels. He started his cosmetic business, ‘Bubble and Squeak’, …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Mr P, Street Artist

Jack ‘Mr P’ Murray is part of ATG or ‘Ahead’a The Game’, a crew of graffiti writers, visual artists, and musicians formed in Northwest London …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Sasha Wilkins, Liberty London Girl

Fashion editor, broadcaster and journalist Sasha Wilkins started her career as a glorified coffee fetcher/second assistant at British Conde Nast, before going on to work …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Zack Polanski, Hypnotherapist

Zack Polanski is a Kentish Town resident and Cognitive Hypnotherapist. Based at the Lewis Clinic on Harley Street, he works with a variety of clients …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Rhiannon Batten, Travel Writer

Born in Yorkshire, and brought up in Hong Kong, Germany and Shropshire, Rhiannon Batten is currently living in Kentish Town after a decade in Scotland. …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Scottee, Performer, 27

Scottee is a 27-year-old performer, broadcaster, director and writer from Kentish Town. He has thrown cake at Rihanna on the X Factor in a performance …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Sue Odell, Casting Director

Sue Odell has lived in Kentish Town since 1980. Thousands of actors, models and ‘interesting people’ have passed through the door of her Kentish Town …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Joshua St Johnston, 40, Scriptwriter

Joshua St Johnston grew up in Primrose Hill and is a script writer for film and television. He has lived in Kentish Town for 16 …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Martin Plaut, Journalist & Author

Please note we have amended the title of this article as Martin Plaut retired from the BBC as World Service Africa editor at the end …

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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Layla Anna-Lee, Sports Presenter, 29

Sports presenter Layla Anna-Lee was born and raised in West Hampstead. Earlier this year she hosted the Queen’s Jubilee Party in front of 20,000 people …

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