Simon Callow: What thought won't let you sleep?

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Simon Callow

British actor

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Fear of falling apart.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

I worry about doing everything right with my kids.

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

My work. What shape will it take?

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2026 source ↗

Björn Ulvaeus Swedish musician

Nothing, really. But without little sleeping pills, I’d go crazy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2020 source ↗

Jodi Picoult American author

Questions that I can’t answer – and that’s what becomes a book.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2022 source ↗

At drama school, because I started having relationships with other men and found a satisfying job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

Like having a foundation.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

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