Marilyn Manson
American musician
About 15 minutes ago: I'm on medication and it's starting to wear off.
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
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June Brown
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Childhood, up until the age of seven, when my sister died.
Cycling around Martha’s Vineyard alone in the summer of 1976.
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I’ve had a lot of happiness in my life: 1) the birth of my children; 2) getting into Lamda when I was 17; 3) meeting my wife; 4) and the renewal of our marriage vows and my 60th birthday.
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The Spice Girls – Mel B, Geri and Emma – who wanted to mark our 20th anniversary, and the fans. It was not something I felt comfortable doing.
Working in a chip shop when I was 16. I gave my friends massive portions, but the smell was gross.
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