Louis Walsh: What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? — FLAPSS

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

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Louis Walsh

Irish music manager and television personality

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More exercise. Maybe I should join a gym, but I’ve never been to one.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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A good understanding of how to use a computer.

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

Penny Lancaster

Less time on my phone.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 September 2025 source ↗

Adrian Scarborough British actor

John Boyega’s vital organs. If I couldn’t have them all, then just his heart.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 February 2022 source ↗

John Malkovich American actor

If one could shut off the modern world and all the information that flows, not necessarily into your brain but at your face, and doesn’t benefit anything or make one better informed.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 March 2018 source ↗

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Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What song would you want played at your funeral? Death & what remains

Crazy by Patsy Cline.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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

The X Factor (wondering about song choices) and watching TV. I’m a night person, and don’t go to sleep until 3am or 4am.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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

America – there are too many Americans.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I have a Maserati. I love pop art and I collect Warhol, Hirst and Hockney.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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

I’m always happy. Ask Simon Cowell: he says if I had a tail, I’d wag it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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