The question
What would you most want to leave your children?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Verbatim recurring item in The Guardian Q&A; two publisher-hosted respondent pages establish institutional recurrence.
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A sense of what’s right, a few quid and some nice paintings.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 August 2025 source ↗
A strong work ethic and enough wealth not to need it.
The wisdom to become who they are in the truth of their spirit.
A strong sense of being loved and a hopefulness for their life ahead.
Ever since they were born, Vic and I have been clear: happiness and confidence are the two things we want most for our children and the rest can all fall into place.
Having three great daughters, having been on the radio for nearly 50 years and not being dead.
Fairly decent bloke.
Working in a bottle factory, which lasted one day, and the Radio 1 breakfast show.
The Radio 1 breakfast show was an embarrassing moment that lasted for nine months.
When I changed the toner cartridge in my printer all on my own – that was a day of pure euphoria.
Heights, something happening to my children and Manchester United getting good again (I’m a Man City fan).
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