Marcus Mumford: What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?

The question

What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?

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

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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Marcus Mumford

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Not having my injuries: shoulders, knees and ankles. I did a lot of contact sports as a kid.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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Toyah Willcox English singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter

Everyone comes to me for advice, and I wish they didn’t. I negotiate fees for other artists, give advice on property, on food, on clothes, on pensions. I can be standing on a corner in another country and someone will approach me for help.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2019 source ↗

Adwoa Aboah British fashion model

They are already things I work on: routine and less sugar.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2019 source ↗

Nuala McGovern

Compulsory headphones for phone users in public.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 November 2025 source ↗

John Bishop English comedian and actor

My kids doing what I say, when I say.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

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Disneyland x a million.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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A spirit of generosity.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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

Working in farming in Somerset at 18, there were elements that were awful, and they were all really edifying. I mean, feeding chickens in sleet was hard work but I am so glad I did it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗