Jimmy Akingbola: What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?

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What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?

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Jimmy Akingbola

British-Nigerian TV, theatre and film actor

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An in-house chef.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2020 source ↗

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Penny Lancaster

Less time on my phone.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 September 2025 source ↗

Sally Lindsay

It’s already happened – HRT.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗

Caroline Lucas

Following the Zen proverb: you should sit and meditate for 20 minutes; if you’re too busy, then you should sit and meditate for an hour.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Adjoa Andoh English actress

A society that leans into sustainability and not growth.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 September 2021 source ↗

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Working in a warehouse, packing frozen meat. It was a nightmare: I hate the cold and it was very tough.

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Not being in Black Panther.

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I am not sure I’ve really been in love.

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Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

Yesterday, talking about my brother, who passed away.

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