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What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?

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Sharleen Spiteri

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Not being in pain – I have back problems and had shoulder surgery just before Christmas and there isn’t a day that goes by when I am not in pain.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

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Mariella Frostrup

A few zeros on my bank balance.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 November 2023 source ↗

If there could be a double of me to look after my child when I’m working.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 December 2025 source ↗

Nick Grimshaw English television and radio presenter

A breakfast show that starts at noon.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 June 2017 source ↗

Tippi Hedren American actress

A whole ton of money, to solve the problem of keeping the rescued big cats at the reserve safe.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 February 2014 source ↗

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Nothing. I love getting old – I love the freedom it allows you.

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Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Uncontrollable, wonderful.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

When I was little, a couple of rapes took place in Glasgow. I remember my mum saying to walk in the middle of the pavement, and to this day I am very conscious of where I am.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Quiet, noisy, androgynous.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

Turning on the news.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Schemes. I hate schemers.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

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