Andrew Ridgeley: Which book do you still mean to read, and why has it stayed on your list? — FLAPSS

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Which book do you still mean to read, and why has it stayed on your list?

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Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim, which was one of the set texts for my English literature A-level. I have almost finished it.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

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This year, I was asked to be a judge for the Women’s prize for fiction and I’ve read 75 books in six months, so I’m parking shame for the time being.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2024 source ↗

Any unread book a friend bought me.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2024 source ↗

Stephanie Beacham

None. I love reading, and I read a good book and a bad book at the same time.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 May 2025 source ↗

I’ve never got through Ulysses.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

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Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

That further lessons await.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Getting older doesn’t scare me.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

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

Male, average height.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

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

A ban on music in restaurants.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My dad, because he died before I could say goodbye.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

When George, Shirlie [the Wham! backing singer, whom Ridgeley dated] and I were knocking about as teenagers.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

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