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Having conversations with young people who you remember being born.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2025 source ↗
Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
Losing my eyesight – I live for the view, and the sunset and the sunrise.
I don’t think anything scares me. It’s a gift and I want to embrace it.
Instead of saying, “I tripped up”, you have to use the words, “I had a fall.”
Three degrees: I paid my kids’ uni fees.
Not being able to laugh at themselves.
What I studied at college – A-level economics.
Oh, most days. I can watch a political programme and think, “That sounds a really good point.” Then someone will argue the opposite and I’ll think, “Yeah, he’s got a point as well.” I am constantly sitting on a fence.
Ambulances – I live near a hospital.
When I hired two private detectives and got them to follow each other.
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