Stephen Dillane: What single thing would improve the quality of your life?

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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Stephen Dillane said elsewhere, not written here

A sense of purpose.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗

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A new pair of feet.

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A more even mood.

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Less time on my phone.

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If Dave and Robert came to dine.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 June 2013 source ↗

In the first room of the Australian art exhibition at the RA. Don't know why. Loved it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗

Russell Brand, for being his own man.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗

I'd like the enormous congregation to sing Leonard Cohen's Come Healing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗

Playing football in the school playground at lunchtime.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗

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