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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Nothing – I’ve got some great tablets!

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Zoe Ball British TV and radio personality

My son playing drum’n’bass.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 December 2020 source ↗

Kim Wilde English pop singer

I sleep very soundly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 August 2019 source ↗

Louis Walsh Irish music manager and television personality

The X Factor (wondering about song choices) and watching TV. I’m a night person, and don’t go to sleep until 3am or 4am.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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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 ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Fear, anxiety and panic attacks.

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

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

Anyone who promotes peace.

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 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 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 ↗

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