Julian Lennon: What thought won't let you sleep? — FLAPSS

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What thought won't let you sleep?

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Julian Lennon

English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

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A bee in my bonnet – whether that’s a song in my head or a person I’m thinking about.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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Sandy Powell British costume designer

Coffee, which is why I’ve given it up.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2019 source ↗

Thinking about all the children that are affected by all the wars that are going on right now.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2023 source ↗

Niamh Cusack Irish actress

The world we are bequeathing to our children and our children’s children, both climatically and politically.

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

Jean Paul Gaultier French fashion designer

When there is someone attractive in my bed.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 April 2014 source ↗

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Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

A steam train driver.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

I was a waiter with my old friend Justin Clayton; we would sneak in too many drinks and were fired after spilling soup too many times on customers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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

I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

For being one of the good guys.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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