Kerry Godliman: 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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Kerry Godliman

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Curious, suggestible, silly.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

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Hard-working, creative, irreverent.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗

Impatient, funny, worrier.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

Siobhán McSweeney

Loving, odd, playful. Jeepers, I’ve described myself like a damaged rescue puppy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 December 2023 source ↗

Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Very silly boy.

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

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

Stress is bad for your health.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

Farting in front of Colin Firth.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

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

I don’t think we’re meant to know.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Comparing myself to other people.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

Bar and buffet at Top Ten Bingo in Greenford. A lot of the old people were quite bigoted.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Losing my mind.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

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