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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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The three things I strive for are authenticity, presence and empathy. You’d have to ask my loved ones if I’m pulling them off.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗
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Complicated, chaotic, messy.
Happy, loyal and late.
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View profile →I overthink everything.
Regrets. That’s no way to live.
Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love?
Learning to get back up.
Offer kindness always.
A good listener.
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