The question
What do you believe happens when we die?Originally asked
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The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
I have never been able to become an atheist and, even though I know it is completely irrational and cannot be backed up, I think when I die I’m going to glory.
I have lots of beliefs about that, but that will have to wait for another interview.
I think we go back into the earth.
When my kids ask, “What happens when we die?” I say, “Do you remember the place you were in before you were born? I think we go back there.”
The king – because he’s been through quite a bit and I think he’s come out the other side brilliantly.
When they don’t tell the truth.
Nothing at all.
As a perfectly decent bloke.
My first wife, because I left her.
I was about six years old in a market square in Italy and my dad said, “Oh, those shorts would look perfect on you.” So he whipped my trousers off and I hadn’t got any knickers on.
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