Marcus Brigstocke: 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 Brigstocke

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Big. Funny. Man.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗

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Un constructor.

Recorded Vicky Dávila, interview, Semana, 1 October 2022 source ↗

Middle-class wanker.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 October 2025 source ↗

Should talk less.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗

Chaotic, warm, northern.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2026 source ↗

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Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

As someone who was kind.

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

To be here in this one moment.

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

It used to be loneliness, and it might still be.

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

Every morning when I go into our three-year-old’s room. He’s so happy to see you, it’s a moment of heaven.

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Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Like becoming warm after you’ve been cold.

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

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

I don’t know, and I’m completely OK with not knowing.

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

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