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

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How would you describe what love feels like to you?

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Michelle Visage

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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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Rebecca Ferguson

Safety, and being able to be completely yourself.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Paul McKenna British hypnotist and TV personality

The most intensive and beautiful golden sunlight. It’s the strongest force in the universe.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗

Yogi Berra Baseball catcher and manager; ten-time World Series winner with the New York Yankees

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too.

Recorded Blissquote, Interview, Blissquote, 13 January 2026 source ↗

Andrew Ridgeley

Somewhat disconcerting, but not unpleasant.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

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Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

I don’t get embarrassed.

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

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My children, because I spent the majority of their youth away from them as I’m the breadwinner and I had to pay the bills.

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

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

Madonna, she is a trailblazer. She changed the face of pop music for women. She did so much for the Aids movement, encouraging people to vote and the voices of LGBTQIA+ people. Fashion icon, music icon – she deserves all the credit.

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

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

My kids, global boiling, everything.

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

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I spend my money on vintage eyewear. I have a massive collection.

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

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

I’ve heard it all: too fat, too short, no talent. Those are the things that cut me deep when I was younger, but now they drive me.

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

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