Marcus Mumford: How would you sum yourself up in three words? — FLAPSS

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How would you sum yourself up in three words?

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Marcus Mumford

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Trying quite hard.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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Earnest, driven, Gemini.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗

Nice, direct, loyal.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Needing order always.

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

Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Very silly boy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2023 source ↗

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

Sickeningly, it’s probably my wife, because she’s a legend.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Football player of the year 4th XI 2002.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“I have it on very good authority he’s a complete cunt.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

Question What would you most want to leave your children? Death & what remains

A spirit of generosity.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

Disneyland x a million.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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

Infinity. I can’t get my head round it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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