Keren Woodward: What accomplishment matters most to you? — FLAPSS

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What accomplishment matters most to you?

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Keren Woodward

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Persevering with a career that was predicted to last six months and still being here four decades later.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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Sofia Coppola American filmmaker and actress

Making films exactly how I wanted.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2023 source ↗

Jodie Whittaker English actress

My friendships.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 September 2018 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

When I started out, people thought I was going to be a flash in the pan, but I’m still working.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

Mo Farah British track and field athlete

Being dad to my kids and having a family.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2019 source ↗

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Always flying: we’ve had flights where the engine’s been on fire; where we’ve nose-dived.

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Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

Sleep apnoea and tinnitus.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I am a bit of a procrastinator.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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

I’ve apologised to my son, Thomas, for being absent for quite a lot of his first few years, but, as a working mother and breadwinner, I kind of had to be. I like to think I’ve made up for it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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

Kind, funny, moany – I do love a moan.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

When a relationship I’ve been invested in stops working. And yet, here I am, happy as you like.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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