Sickeningly, it’s probably my wife, because she’s a legend.
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Marcus Mumford
b. 1987
Born in California, Marcus Mumford, 39, formed the band Mumford & Sons in 2007. Two years later, they released their Brit award-winning debut Sigh No More, which included the song Little Lion Man. In 2013, Babel won album of the year at the Grammys, and in 2025 the band had their third No 1 album, Rushmere. Their latest release is Prizefighter and on 4 July they play BST Hyde Park in London. In 2022, Mumford made a solo record, Self‑Titled. He is married to the actor Carey Mulligan, has three children and lives in the West Country.
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One of the first TV appearances that our band made in America, on the Craig Ferguson show. I forgot the lyrics to Little Lion Man and then broke two strings.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
Trying quite hard.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
“I have it on very good authority he’s a complete cunt.”
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
Working in farming in Somerset at 18, there were elements that were awful, and they were all really edifying. I mean, feeding chickens in sleet was hard work but I am so glad I did it.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
This morning, in a really great conversation with my dad.
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A spirit of generosity.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
Rolling a quad bike.
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Not having my injuries: shoulders, knees and ankles. I did a lot of contact sports as a kid.
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Football player of the year 4th XI 2002.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
Infinity. I can’t get my head round it.
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I don’t care that much about legacy. Within family I do, but not externally.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
Know the things you are responsible for and the things you aren’t.
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Disneyland x a million.
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