What keeps you awake at night?

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Abigail Breslin American actress

I always think that my ceiling is going to collapse on me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

James Bay English singer-songwriter and guitarist

Everything in my head.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2016 source ↗

Oti Mabuse South African dancer

Too much energy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 July 2019 source ↗

Maya Jama British television and radio presenter

My phone and social media.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗

Lil Nas X American rapper

Figuring out the best way to introduce the next version of myself.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2024 source ↗

@aliabbasi builder

Working on new ideas and driving