The question
How would you sum yourself up in three words?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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Impulsive, enthusiastic, determined.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2026 source ↗
Hungry, hard-working, cats.
Funny, impatient, annoying.
Two sturdy teeth.
Loving, creative, demanding.
Many times on British roads, because I drive very fast. In another life, I would have liked doing Formula One.
I would find a much better way of looking after my mum in her last three years of dementia. I did my best, but it was incredibly difficult to find the right kind of care unless you’ve got £3,000 a week to spend.
I vowed never to marry, but we got married as soon as we could after lockdown. I used to think it was patriarchal but when same-sex marriage became legal, I thought: OK, great, this institution has finally changed.
A deep sense that they will be fine in the world without me.
I talk too much.
Not being able to run.
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