Paula Wilcox: What thought won't let you sleep? — FLAPSS

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What thought won't let you sleep?

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Paula Wilcox

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Anything, because I’m a worrier. Also, if I’m working on a really exciting project, I can be awake like an excited child looking forward to going on holiday.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

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The Middle East crisis.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2024 source ↗

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Facebook and the need to pee.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗

The fact that I might wake up early.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗

Charles Dance British actor

My rational brain doing battle with my emotional brain.

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

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I don’t think I’ve ever done a job that I hate. I worked as a temp briefly when I was out of work and it was fun.

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