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What do you consider your greatest achievement?

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Rob Delaney American comedian and actor
My marriage and my sobriety. The sobriety makes the marriage possible.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 November 2015 source ↗
Nish Kumar British stand-up comedian and presenter
I learned how to play The Wind Cries Mary guitar solo.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 February 2019 source ↗
Kate Nash British musician
Surviving the music industry. I think it’s been responsible for killing a lot of musicians. Lots of us have mental health issues, and drink and drug problems, and the industry doesn’t really care.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2019 source ↗
Anna Paquin New Zealand actress
I hope that’s yet to come. My Oscar? That was a combination of Holly Hunter being an amazing actress, Jane being an extraordinary director and me being in the right place at the right time. I had no idea what I was doing. It’s given me this amazing life, but it’s not the highlight of my career.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2019 source ↗
Fatima Bhutto Pakistani writer
Chekhov said, any idiot can weather a crisis, it’s the day-to-day living that wears you out. I think the same is true for great achievements. It’s not a big thing, but one ought to feel proud about the small moments in which you might have helped, cared for, or done something good for others.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 February 2021 source ↗
Mo Gilligan British comedian
Getting a house. I didn’t think that was a possibility for me. I’ve been able to do amazing things – Netflix, tours, winning a Bafta – but having something you own is hard, so that’s really up there.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 November 2021 source ↗
Marie Kondo Japanese organizing consultant, author, and television show host
It’s still a work in progress, but I would have to say, organising the world. With all the KonMari consultants around the world, and those that read my books or watched the Netflix shows, we are definitely making a difference.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 January 2022 source ↗

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