Christopher Eccleston: What does love feel like? — FLAPSS

What does love feel like?

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I think I’ve only really experienced it on a parental level, and it feels like the rhythm of nature.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

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Like the froth on top of a hot chocolate.

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A deep awareness of all things beautiful and painful.

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Like being three and dancing, giddy with joy.

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Comfort, warmth and security.

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Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief

Elsie Eccleston, my mother, for her emotional intelligence, kindness, intense curiosity, and chicken and leek pies.

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Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

To my children, because their mum and dad’s relationship failed, and I know that has caused them great sadness.

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Question What song would you like played at your funeral? Death & what remains

Hot Legs by Rod Stewart: I’m going to be cremated.

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Question How close have you come to death? Death & what remains

During my severe clinical depression in 2016. I was at Piccadilly station in Manchester and a train was coming.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

Question What would you like to be remembered for? Death & what remains

As a loving father.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

Now. I am father to Albert, seven, and Esme, six. I’ve never experienced happiness as complete as caring for them.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

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