Why this stubborn cosmetics tycoon will make you root for a millionaire

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I don’t usually root for millionaires. In fact, I would say I have a visceral hatred for them. Most corporate biographies offer nothing but exploitative tales of untouchable oligarchs hoarding wealth at our expense. Yet the wild, radical journey of LUSH co-founder Mark Constantine breaks this mould entirely. Hearing about Mark’s humble beginnings, how he experienced homelessness and sleeping under hedges, resonated with me from the start. I’ve been on the streets, and I know how hard it is. The laughter at the launch On Thursday, 28 May, I attended the book launch of Dear John inside the stunning LUSH studio on Beak…

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