Mark Radcliffe: What accomplishment matters most to you?

The question

What accomplishment matters most to you?

Originally asked

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

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Mark Radcliffe

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Having three great daughters, having been on the radio for nearly 50 years and not being dead.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 August 2025 source ↗

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Michael Stipe American singer

Deciding what I wanted to do at 15 and, against all odds, doing it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2020 source ↗

Mark Bonnar

Being married for 17 years and having two amazing children.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Mo Gilligan British comedian

Getting a house. I didn’t think that was a possibility for me. I’ve been able to do amazing things – Netflix, tours, winning a Bafta – but having something you own is hard, so that’s really up there.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 November 2021 source ↗

Charles Dance British actor

To still be working.

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