Mark Bonnar: As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? — FLAPSS

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As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself?

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Mark Bonnar

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First, I wanted to be a historian, then a drummer, and after that I just wanted to be employed. And I still do.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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Armistead Maupin American writer

Not a lawyer, which was what I told everyone, because my father wanted me to be one.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 August 2019 source ↗

I remember really wanting to go into space. I liked the idea of flying.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2025 source ↗

My brother Joe, he’s nine years older than me.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2026 source ↗

Lucy Worsley English historian

A spy, a witch and a nun.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 May 2017 source ↗

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Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

I did an interview years ago and, after it finished, I made some passing comment about sex getting better as you get older – and they used that as the headline. The day the paper came out, I was in a restaurant with the family when a woman on the table next to me leaned over and said, in a sultry voice, “I read your article this morning.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

That we’re all going to hell in a handcart and Trump is driving.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Chaotic, daft and loving.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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

A loving father and wonderful husband, and the best actor of my generation!

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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

Lack of empathy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

I cry if one of the kids says something profound without knowing it; I cry at adverts; I cry at Strictly Come Dancing.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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