What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?

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Having more time to spend with Vic and the kids.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Following the Zen proverb: you should sit and meditate for 20 minutes; if you’re too busy, then you should sit and meditate for an hour.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

A dog, though my husband would prefer a cat.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗

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