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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Johannes Radebe

Building my mum her dream home.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Zoe Ball British TV and radio personality

Being mum to my awesome children, Woody and Nelly. They make my day, every day. I do joke with them that I’m happy to pay for the therapy they’ll inevitably need in later years due to my terrible parenting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 December 2020 source ↗

Bryan Adams Canadian singer-songwriter and musician

Paying my rent and being able to support my family from making music.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 December 2022 source ↗

Joanne Froggatt English actress

Being a decent person.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 February 2019 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 ↗