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Rebecca Lucy Taylor

b. 1986

Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, 39, was in the duo Slow Club. After 10 years, she went solo as Self Esteem and received Mercury prize, NME and Brit nominations for her second album, 2021’s Prioritise Pleasure. This year, she won the Ivor Novello Visionary award and released a book and album, both called A Complicated Woman. In March, she stars in David Hare’s Teeth ’n’ Smiles at the Duke of York’s theatre, London. She lives in London with her partner.

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Question How close have you come to death?

I had some gynaecological issues that were very sudden, about 18 months ago, and felt that I might be dying. I wasn’t but it was quite serious.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

Question What would you like to be remembered for?

I’d like all my effort noticed.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

Question What would you like to leave your children?

High self-esteem.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

Question When were you happiest?

Five to 10, when I was just playing out and I didn’t realise I was a girl. Before my boobs came in, basically.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

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