I constantly forget people’s names when they have literally just told me.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
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Sally Lindsay
b. 1973
Born in Stockport, Sally Lindsay, 52, began her career in theatre and standup, and appeared on television in The Royle Family, Fat Friends and Phoenix Nights. For five years she played Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street, winning best actress at the 2005 Inside Soap awards. With Suranne Jones, she co-created the idea for, and appeared in, ITV’s Scott & Bailey from 2011 to 2016. She co-writes and plays the lead in The Madame Blanc Mysteries, now in its fourth series; all episodes are available on DVD and online. She lives in London and has twins with her husband, Style Council drummer Steve White.
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Kind, loyal and (slightly) mad.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
A radio journalist or on the till at Marks & Spencer.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
When I was 17 I didn’t visit my gran for six weeks as I was out partying. At the end of that summer she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I never saw the real her again. I would love to say sorry to her as I loved her so much.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
So many different types. When I first met my husband, electric and vital. When I first held my boys in my arms, an overwhelming flood of defiant protection and magic.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
Cold call market research at uni.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
I am a perimenopausal woman, so about two minutes ago, at a dog being adopted on Insta.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
It’s already happened – HRT.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
Always sleep on any decision.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗
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