Russell Mael: What accomplishment matters most to you?

The question

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Russell Mael

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Watching all of Fellini’s movies one summer.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 May 2025 source ↗

Others on this question

Michelle Dockery British actress

My friendships.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2020 source ↗

Joanna Scanlan British actress and writer

Having someone to love.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 March 2018 source ↗

Shakin' Stevens Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter

Giving people enjoyment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 February 2023 source ↗

Alex Jones American far-right conspiracy theorist

Managing to stay on The One Show for over a decade. In an industry that is so fickle, I am astounded I am still there.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 August 2021 source ↗