Sandy Powell
British costume designer
To be getting paid for doing something I love.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Lasting this long.
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Laura Kenny
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I’m proud of my achievements at the Olympics. But I prepare in exactly the same way for every race.
Bryn Terfel
Welsh bass-baritone singer
I loved my 1 minute 40 seconds singing at the coronation of King Charles. I was the most nervous I’ve been.
Ethan Hawke
Actor, director and novelist
Words like achievement make me want to puke.
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