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The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗
A bespoke wagonette I had made in Germany; I drive a pair of Clydesdale horses called Ronnie and Bruce.What do you most dislike about your appearance? The lot.
A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.
A Matisse and my Leica camera.
I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.
Do not take life too seriously, this is all a sham.
I don’t get embarrassed.
By my kindness.
My kids, global boiling, everything.
My health anxiety. I am a bit of a hypochondriac. I hate that about myself and I’ve worked extensively in therapy on changing it.
Love is understanding, authenticity and being able to be exactly who you are with no editing – and it’s a gift.
Bruce Dickinson, Arlene Phillips, Ben Okri, Adeel Akhtar, Charlie Higson, Alex Lawther
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