Michelle Visage: How would you describe what love feels like to you?

The question

How would you describe what love feels like to you?

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

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Michelle Visage

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Love is understanding, authenticity and being able to be exactly who you are with no editing – and it’s a gift.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗

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Kellie Maloney Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician

Love comes in different aspects. There’s sexual love, companion love and unconditional love, and I think you only have unconditional love with your children or your pets.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Rose Tremain English writer

Like coming home.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2022 source ↗

Serena Williams United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022

Like you can do anything.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2021 source ↗

Niamh Cusack Irish actress

A longed-for, familiar shore at sunset.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2021 source ↗