Gareth Bale: What accomplishment matters most to you?

The question

What accomplishment matters most to you?

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

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Gareth Bale

Welsh footballer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Nothing is the same as the sense of pride and achievement I feel when I see my kids growing up and enjoying the simple pleasures in life.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 August 2021 source ↗

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du Beke English dancer and TV presenter

Convincing my wife to marry me and have children with me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2019 source ↗

Joely Richardson British actress

My one-woman show playing Emily Dickinson: two hours by myself on stage and over 50 performances. I’m really happy I had the guts to do that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2015 source ↗

Charles Dance British actor

To still be working.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2024 source ↗

Sam Ryder

People told us Eurovision was like a poisoned chalice – to have been part of an amazing team that worked on changing the attitudes around that is really cool.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

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Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

I sleep very well. Nothing keeps you awake when you know within yourself how much you care, how much you give, and that you always try your best. And that’s true for me, whether it’s on the pitch, on the international stage leading the line for my country, or at home.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 August 2021 source ↗