Simon Callow: What does love feel like?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Simon Callow said elsewhere, not written here

Like having a foundation.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

Bryn Terfel Welsh bass-baritone singer

Full of passion and laughter.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 November 2024 source ↗

Bees humming in a tree of blossom.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 May 2025 source ↗

Dan Stevens English actor

Like somebody’s painted the world a different colour.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2017 source ↗

Emma Bunton British singer

Magical, warm, but also butterflies.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 June 2021 source ↗

Fear of falling apart.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

At drama school, because I started having relationships with other men and found a satisfying job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

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