My wife dying. I wouldn’t know how to go on.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
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Paul McKenna
British hypnotist and TV personality
United Kingdom · b. 1963
Born in London, Paul McKenna, 59, was working as a DJ when he began to study hypnosis. Specialising in PTSD, trauma, pain control and emotional wellbeing, McKenna has sold more than 10m self-help books and been published in 32 languages. His bestsellers include Quit Smoking Today Without Gaining Weight and Positivity; his new title is Freedom From Anxiety. He is married and lives in London.
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Impatience. My dad said I was born in a hurry.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
I was in Kensington Gardens and this couple stopped me and said: “Hey, could we get a picture? I said: “Sure.” I put my arms around their shoulders, and they looked at me and said: “No, can you take a picture of us?”
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
“Oh, he’s all about money.” I’ve never charged anyone in all the years I’ve been doing one-to-one work. That’s my gift to the world.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
Pleasure is a glass of champagne, happiness is when you are living your values. I get up each morning and I’m excited by the day, and I have good health. This is the happiest that I’ve ever been.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
The most intensive and beautiful golden sunlight. It’s the strongest force in the universe.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
People mistaking my kindness for weakness and stealing from me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
I was a Harrods store detective for a day. I was so bad at it, one of the other detectives thought I looked suspicious and reported me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
To have been one of the people who brought hypnotherapy to the world.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
In the Sultan of Brunei’s will.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
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