Carl Barât
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The last time I held my children and every time before that. They’ve been my salvation.
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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Last year. I was with my wife and all my kids in northern California, driving an RV. I remember thinking that life couldn’t possibly get any better.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗
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Julie Andrews
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In London. When Blake [Edwards, her husband since 1969] made me laugh so much I wept. Blake says I slept with a smile.
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I’m pretty happy right now, although the plague is a problem. I got the virus early, and was unwell for two and a half weeks. I was spared the worst symptoms; I realise more strongly every day that I’m one of the very lucky ones.
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My singing career.
I wanted to race cars.
Getting all four kids to school in the morning.
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