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The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
I started stammering badly the first time I was on live radio, on Woman’s Hour on Radio 4. When I think about it now it brings me out in a cold sweat.
Sending a text meant for my wife to Dara O'Briain by mistake, revealing myself to be a control freak.
Congratulating Dua Lipa on managing to release a single in such a tough industry, because I thought she was a struggling indie artist. I Googled her the next day and realised that she has 88 million followers.
Being caught having an emergency pee in the Cotswolds by two unsuspecting walkers.
The greatest athlete we never knew we had.
Not understanding myself until I was in my 30s.
I once had to sit on a sleigh and pretend to be Bing Crosby for a corporate party. I had to mime to White Christmas over and over again.
Never save anything for best.
On holiday in Spain with my family about 20 years ago. Sad, but true.
The fear of nightmares.
Adele Parks, Billy Crudup, Pauline Black, Su Pollard, Shakin' Stevens, Bruno Tonioli
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