Jason Derulo
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When my son Jason King Derulo was born.
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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My childhood. I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗
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The last time I held my children and every time before that. They’ve been my salvation.
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This may sound nauseating, but I am a very happy person. I love my work, I love my life and I'm told by those who know/love me that it's a bit like living with Tigger. Bloody annoying, I should think.
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Glass half full.
Standing outside a pub in Acton on a freezing February day in a threadbare overcoat doing market research.
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As a man who tried his best to entertain.
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