Warm, comforting, hopeful, inspiring and daft.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2019 source ↗
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Björn Ulvaeus
Swedish musician
It’s a calm and secure feeling of deep loyalty.
Johanna Konta
British tennis player
Like when you get the giggles in a room full of people where you should be quiet.
Big Narstie
British entertainer
It isn’t supposed to hurt, I know that.
Light of the Almighty in my heart.
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Weird Fishes by Radiohead.
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